Why does my fitness tracker ask for stride length?

Trackers without GPS estimate distance by counting steps and multiplying by an assumed stride length — calibrating your actual stride length improves the accuracy of their distance estimates.

Does stride length change between walking and running?

Yes, stride length is typically longer while running than walking, so it's best to calibrate separately for each activity type using a known measured distance.

Stride Length Calculator

Calculate your average stride length by dividing the total distance covered by the number of steps taken. Useful for calibrating fitness trackers, pedometers, and step-based distance estimates.

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Average Stride Length: 1.667 meters

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Formula

Stride Length = Total Distance / Number of Steps

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