Calculate steps per minute from total steps and elapsed time. Find walking or running cadence instantly, with reverse calculations and clear units.
Steps Per Minute Formula
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| Step rate | Steps in 10 minutes | Steps in 30 minutes |
|---|---|---|
| 80 steps per minute | 800 | 2,400 |
| 100 steps per minute | 1,000 | 3,000 |
| 120 steps per minute | 1,200 | 3,600 |
| 140 steps per minute | 1,400 | 4,200 |
The following formula is used to calculate a steps per minute.
- Where SPM is the steps per minute
- D is the total distance traveled
- SL is the average stride length
- T is the total time (minutes)
To calculate the steps per minute, divide the total distance traveled by the stride length, then again by the time in minutes.
Steps Per Minute Definition
Steps per minute is defined as the total number of steps a person takes on average per minute based on their stride length.
Steps Per Minute Example
How to calculate steps per minute?
- First, determine your stride length.
Measure the average distance traveled per step.
- Next, determine the total distance travelled.
Measure the total distance travelled.
- Next, determine the total number of minutes.
Measure the total time in minutes it took to travel the distance from step 2.
- Finally, calculate the steps per minute.
Using the formula above, calculate the steps per minute.
FAQ
A cadence is a measure of the total number of steps per unit time of a person that is running or walking.
Sources
Tudor-Locke C, Rowe DA. Using cadence to study free-living ambulatory behaviour.