How Many Miles Is 8,000 Steps?
Quick Answer
8,000 steps is approximately 3.3 to 4.0 miles for most adults.
Exact distance varies by height · At average height (5'7"): ~4.0 miles · Takes about 1 hr 20 min at moderate pace
Your Exact Distance
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4.0
miles
6.44
kilometres
1 hr 20 min
walking time
328
calories
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8,000 Steps: What Does That Look Like?
At average stride length, 8,000 steps covers approximately 4.0 miles. At a moderate pace, that walk takes about 1 hr 20 min and burns roughly 328 calories for a 155 lb adult.
The exact distance depends on your height. A 5'0" person takes more steps per mile (shorter stride), so 8,000 steps covers less ground — about 3.3 miles. A 6'4" person has a longer stride and covers more — closer to 4.0 miles. Use the calculator above with your height for your personal figure.
Want to convert any step count to miles? Use the full steps to miles calculator. Curious how many steps are in a single mile? See our steps in a mile guide.