Enter the number of steps, step length, and walking speed into the calculator to determine the equivalent time in minutes. This calculator helps to estimate the duration of physical activity based on walking metrics.

Steps to Minutes Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the time in minutes it takes to walk a certain number of steps.

M = frac{(frac{S}{(frac{63360}{SL})})}{WS} times 60

Variables:

  • M is the time in minutes
  • S is the number of steps
  • SL is the step length in inches
  • WS is the walking speed in miles per hour (mph)

To calculate the time in minutes, first convert the number of steps to miles by dividing the number of steps by the number of steps per mile (which is the total number of inches in a mile divided by the step length in inches). Then, divide the miles by the walking speed to get the time in hours. Finally, multiply the time in hours by 60 to convert it to minutes.

What is Steps to Minutes?

Steps to minutes is a way to convert the number of steps walked into the equivalent time spent walking, assuming a constant walking speed. This is useful for tracking physical activity and can help individuals meet daily exercise goals. It is also a helpful metric for planning walks or runs and estimating the time required to cover a certain distance.

How to Calculate Steps to Minutes?

The following steps outline how to calculate the time in minutes based on the number of steps taken.

  1. First, determine the number of steps taken (S).
  2. Next, determine the step length (SL) in inches.
  3. Next, determine the walking speed (WS) in miles per hour.
  4. Use the formula to calculate the time in minutes (M).
  5. 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.

Number of steps (S) = 2000 steps

Step length (SL) = 30 inches

Walking speed (WS) = 3 mph