Walking Pace Calculator
Enter your distance and time to find your walking pace, speed, and cadence.
Enter Your Walk Details
Understanding Walking Pace
Pace is the time it takes to cover one unit of distance. A faster pace means a shorter time per kilometre or mile.
- Slow stroll — above 20 min/km (above 32 min/mile)
- Casual walk — 15–20 min/km (24–32 min/mile)
- Moderate walk — 12–15 min/km (19–24 min/mile)
- Brisk walk — 9–12 min/km (15–19 min/mile)
- Power walk — below 9 min/km (below 15 min/mile)
Step cadence (steps per minute) is estimated based on typical stride lengths at each speed. Most walkers take 100–130 steps per minute.
Pace Reference
| Speed | Min/km | Min/mile |
|---|---|---|
| 3 km/h | 20:00 | 32:11 |
| 5 km/h | 12:00 | 19:18 |
| 6 km/h | 10:00 | 16:05 |
| 7 km/h | 8:34 | 13:47 |
| 8 km/h | 7:30 | 12:04 |
What Is a Good Walking Pace?
A good walking pace for general fitness is considered brisk, typically around 5–6 km/h (3–3.7 mph), or roughly 12–15 minutes per kilometre. This pace elevates your heart rate enough to provide cardiovascular benefits while remaining sustainable for long walks.
Research from the UK Biobank study suggests that a habitual walking pace above 5.6 km/h (3.5 mph) is associated with a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality. Even increasing your pace from slow to moderate can meaningfully improve health outcomes.
Track your walks and step counts automatically with the Strift app — no manual logging needed.