Convert metres, kilometres, miles, feet, inches, yards and centimetres instantly — plus a steps-to-miles option using average stride length.
This converter handles the everyday length units — metres, kilometres, centimetres and millimetres on the metric side, and miles, feet, inches and yards on the imperial side. It also includes a steps option, since "steps to miles" is one of the most searched distance conversions thanks to fitness trackers.
Steps aren’t a fixed unit — the distance depends on your stride length, which varies with height. This tool uses an average stride of about 0.762 metres, giving roughly 2000 steps per mile, the standard estimate used by most fitness trackers. Taller people cover more ground per step and shorter people less, so treat the result as a close estimate rather than an exact figure.
Your fitness tracker says you walked 8000 steps and you want to know how far that is in miles. Select steps in the "From" box and miles in the "To" box, then enter 8000. Using an average stride of about 0.76 metres (roughly 2000 steps per mile), the converter gives about 3.79 miles. If you’d rather see it in kilometres, switch the "To" unit to km for about 6.1 km.
Length is where metric and imperial live side by side most visibly in Australia. Road signs, running events and everyday distances use kilometres and metres, but imperial units persist — heights are often given in feet and inches, screen and timber sizes in inches, and American content constantly references miles and feet. Being able to convert quickly bridges the two. Steps are a special case worth understanding. A step isn’t a fixed unit of distance; how far you travel per step depends on your stride length, which varies with height and pace. Fitness trackers estimate distance using an average of roughly 2000 steps per mile, or about 1300 steps per kilometre, and this converter uses the same standard. Because it’s an average, treat step-based distances as close estimates rather than precise measurements — a tall person covers a mile in fewer steps than a shorter person. For exact distances, measure in metres or use GPS.
| Length | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 0.621 miles |
| 1 mile | 1.609 km |
| 1000 m | 0.621 miles |
| 1 km | 3281 feet |
| 5000 steps | 2.37 miles |
| 10000 steps | 4.73 miles |
| 1 m | 3.281 feet |
| 1 foot | 30.48 cm |
| 1 inch | 2.54 cm |
| 1 yard | 0.914 m |
A handful of length conversions are worth carrying in your head. A kilometre is about 0.62 miles, so a 5 km run is roughly 3.1 miles and a 10 km run about 6.2. Going the other way, a mile is a little over 1.6 kilometres. For shorter measures, an inch is 2.54 centimetres exactly, a foot is about 30 centimetres, and a metre is a touch over three feet. For walkers, 10000 steps — the popular daily target — works out to roughly 7.5 to 8 kilometres, or about 4.7 miles, for an average stride. These are close enough for everyday estimating, and the converter above gives you the precise figure whenever it matters.
Converting length also matters for DIY and trades, where materials often come in mixed units. Timber and screen sizes are frequently quoted in inches, sheet materials in millimetres, and land or room dimensions in metres. A quick conversion avoids costly mistakes — ordering a length in the wrong unit can mean material that’s far too short or too long. Whether you’re following an overseas tutorial that uses feet and inches, checking a running distance, or working out how far a daily step count really takes you, converting to the unit you think in makes the number meaningful.
How many steps are in a mile?
On average, about 2000 steps make up one mile, based on a typical stride of roughly 0.76 metres. So 5000 steps is about 2.37 miles and 10000 steps is about 4.73 miles. Your exact figure depends on your stride length.
How do I convert km to miles?
Multiply kilometres by 0.621371 to get miles. For example, 5 km is about 3.11 miles. Select km and miles above and enter any value to convert instantly.
How many feet are in a kilometre?
One kilometre is about 3281 feet. Select km and foot in the converter to see the exact figure for any distance.
Is the steps-to-miles result exact?
It’s a close estimate. Because stride length varies from person to person, the tool assumes an average of about 2000 steps per mile. Taller people take longer strides and cover a mile in fewer steps.
How many steps are in a mile?
About 2000 steps make up a mile for an average stride. So 10000 steps is roughly 4.7 miles. Your exact figure depends on your stride length.
How do I convert kilometres to miles?
Multiply kilometres by 0.621. So 5 km is about 3.1 miles. The converter does it instantly in both directions.
How many feet are in a metre?
One metre is about 3.281 feet. Select metres and feet in the converter for any value.
Is the steps-to-miles conversion exact?
No, it’s an estimate based on an average stride of about 2000 steps per mile. Taller people take longer strides and cover a mile in fewer steps.
How do I convert miles to kilometres?
Multiply miles by 1.609 to get kilometres. So a 26.2-mile marathon is about 42.2 km. The converter handles any value instantly, in both directions.
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