8,006 Steps to Miles
Covering 8,006 steps in a day means covering close to 4.00 miles of ground. If a landmark helps more than a number, that's about the perimeter of Hyde Park in London. NHANES accelerometer data puts the average American at 8,818 steps a day. This step count comes out to about 91% of that.
Distance
4.00Miles≈ the perimeter of Hyde Park in London
Walk Time
1 hr 20 min
Calories
320 kcal
vs. US Avg
91%
Steps to Your Next Goal
How 8,006 steps stacks up against a few common step and distance goals.
5K
Cleared by 1,806
10K
4,394more steps
15K
10,594more steps
Half Marathon
18,194more steps
Walking this instead of driving saves about 1,601g CO2 (3.53 lb).
Full breakdown →That 320 kcal is the flat estimate. Your real number changes with weight and pace.
Personalized breakdown →Jump to Another Step Count
Distance Snapshot
- ≈ the perimeter of Hyde Park in London
- Also in range: walking the length of the Las Vegas Strip
Guess the Distance
Which is farther: 8,006 steps, or One loop of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena?
Not quite.
8,006 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 8,006 steps covers a different distance depending on how tall the walker is.
| Height | Distance |
|---|---|
| Short (~5'2") | 3.24 mi |
| Average (~5'7") | 3.50 mi |
| Tall (~6'2") | 3.87 mi |
Keep This Up
If 8,006 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 | 56,042 | 28 mi | 2,242 kcal |
| Monthly | 240,180 | 120.1 mi | 9,607 kcal |
| Yearly | 2,922,190 | 1,461.1 mi | 116,888 kcal |
Where 8,006 Steps Ranks
Activity levels are commonly grouped by daily step count. Here's where 8,006 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 8,006 steps a lot?
It's less than the average U.S. adult walks in a day. 8,006 steps is about 91% of the NHANES-measured daily average of 8,818 steps.
How long does it take to walk 8,006 steps?
At an average walking pace of about 3 mph, 8,006 steps takes roughly 1 hr 20 min. Walking slower or faster will shift that time up or down.