Fitness
Estimating stride length from height
A quick estimate when you cannot measure. It is close enough for a daily total but ignores the difference between walking and running strides.
The Formula
stride = height x 0.42
A quick estimate when you cannot measure. It is close enough for a daily total but ignores the difference between walking and running strides.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| s | Stride length | m | Estimated distance advanced per step. |
| h | Height | m | Standing height in metres. |
What Each Symbol Means
sm
Stride length
Estimated distance advanced per step.
hm
Height
Standing height in metres.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to convert steps to calories page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Convert Steps To Calories, filed under Health. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.