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Steps to calories: how far, how long, how much energy?
10,000 steps is roughly 7 to 8 km for many adults and takes around 1.5 to 2 hours of walking in total. The energy used depends on your weight and pace: the calculator gives an honest range for you, not a precise number.
How it estimates
- Distance: steps × stride, with the stride at about 41% of your height.
- Time: about 90, 100 or 120 steps a minute for an easy, normal or brisk walk.
- Energy: walking METs (about 2.8, 3.5 and 4.3) × your weight × hours, shown as a range because real numbers vary.
Step targets by activity level
| Activity level | Doydum’s default target |
|---|---|
| Mostly sitting | 6,000 |
| Lightly active | 8,000 |
| Moderately active | 10,000 |
| Very active | 12,000 |
| Extra active | 14,000 |
You can set your own target anywhere from 2,000 to 30,000 in the app.
Steps on Doy’s farm
Doydum reads your steps from your iPhone’s motion sensor when you open the app. On Doy’s farm every 1,000 steps lays a stone on the path, and reaching your target opens the gate.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories do 10,000 steps burn?
Roughly 300 to 500 kcal for many adults, depending mostly on body weight and pace. Treat it as a rough range; the calculator shows yours.
How many km is 10,000 steps?
About 7 to 8 km for an average stride. Taller people with longer strides cover more ground.
Do I need 10,000 steps a day?
Not necessarily. Research links more daily steps with better health, with benefits levelling off around 6,000 to 8,000 for people over 60 and 8,000 to 10,000 for younger adults.