Calculate steps per hour and cadence from a count and time, or plan the time or steps for a target rate with stride-based distance estimates.
Steps Per Hour Formula
Common hourly step-rate examples
| Cadence | Steps in 30 minutes | Steps in 1 hour |
|---|---|---|
| 80 steps per minute | 2,400 | 4,800 |
| 100 steps per minute | 3,000 | 6,000 |
| 120 steps per minute | 3,600 | 7,200 |
| 140 steps per minute | 4,200 | 8,400 |
The following formula is used to calculate the steps per hour.
Variables:
- SPH is the steps per hour
- Total Steps is the total number of steps taken
- Hours is the total time in hours over which the steps were taken
To calculate steps per hour, divide the total number of steps taken by the total time in hours.
What is Steps Per Hour?
Steps per hour is a measure of the pace at which a person walks or runs. It is a useful metric for individuals who are tracking their physical activity levels, particularly for those aiming to increase their daily step count or monitor their walking or running speed over a set period of time.
How to Calculate Steps Per Hour?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Steps Per Hour.
- First, determine the total number of steps taken.
- Next, determine the total time in hours over which the steps were taken.
- Use the formula SPH = Total Steps / Hours.
- Finally, calculate the Steps Per Hour (SPH).
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Total Steps = 3000 steps
Hours = 2 hours
Sources
Tudor-Locke C, Rowe DA. Using cadence to study free-living ambulatory behaviour.