5,960 Steps to Miles
Walking 5,960 steps works out to about 2.98 miles. To put that in perspective, it's close to the length of Golden Gate Park, end to end. That's about 68% of the 8,818 steps the average American walks daily, per NHANES data.
Distance
2.98Miles≈ the length of Golden Gate Park, end to end
Within 5% of a 5KWalk Time
1 hr
Calories
238 kcal
vs. US Avg
68%
Steps to Your Next Goal
How 5,960 steps stacks up against a few common step and distance goals.
5K
240more steps
10K
6,440more steps
15K
12,640more steps
Half Marathon
20,240more steps
Walking this instead of driving saves about 1,192g CO2 (2.63 lb).
Full breakdown →That 238 kcal is the flat estimate. Your real number changes with weight and pace.
Personalized breakdown →Jump to Another Step Count
Distance Snapshot
- ≈ the length of Golden Gate Park, end to end
- Also in range: a typical 5K race
- Within 5% of a 5K
Guess the Distance
Which is farther: 5,960 steps, or One loop around Lake Merritt in Oakland?
Not quite.
5,960 Steps to Miles, By Height
The 2,000-steps-per-mile figure above is a flat average. Stride length actually scales with height, so the same 5,960 steps covers a different distance depending on how tall the walker is.
| Height | Distance |
|---|---|
| Short (~5'2") | 2.41 mi |
| Average (~5'7") | 2.61 mi |
| Tall (~6'2") | 2.88 mi |
Keep This Up
If 5,960 steps became a daily habit instead of a one-time count, here's what it adds up to over time.
| Period | Steps | Distance | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | 41,720 | 20.9 mi | 1,669 kcal |
| Monthly | 178,800 | 89.4 mi | 7,152 kcal |
| Yearly | 2,175,400 | 1,087.7 mi | 87,016 kcal |
Where 5,960 Steps Ranks
Activity levels are commonly grouped by daily step count. Here's where 5,960 steps falls.
| Activity Level | Daily Steps |
|---|---|
| Sedentary | Under 5,000 |
| Low Active | 5,000–7,499 |
| Somewhat Active | 7,500–9,999 |
| Active | 10,000–12,499 |
| Highly Active | 12,500+ |
Did You Know?
A large 2017 smartphone study across 46 countries (published in Nature) found average daily step counts varying enormously by country, roughly 4,000 to nearly 6,900. The researchers found that inequality in step counts within a country predicted obesity rates better than the average did.
George Meegan's 1977-1983 trek from the southern tip of South America to Alaska covered roughly 19,000 miles on foot the entire way, still recognized as the longest unbroken walking journey ever recorded.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 5,960 steps a lot?
It's less than the average U.S. adult walks in a day. 5,960 steps is about 68% of the NHANES-measured daily average of 8,818 steps.
How long does it take to walk 5,960 steps?
At an average walking pace of about 3 mph, 5,960 steps takes roughly 1 hr. Walking slower or faster will shift that time up or down.