Healthline cites a University of Iowa study that says the average step length is 2.5 feet. This means it would take a little over 2,100 steps for the average person to reach one mile.

“The average stride length has been measured to be about 2.1 to 2.5 feet, which corresponds to roughly about 2,000 steps for most people to reach one mile,” Savage explains.

This can look different for every individual, as it all depends on your height, stride length and pace, explains Thomas. For example, if you're 6ft 2", your steps in a mile would be a lot less ...

Regardless of the type of pedometer you use, the key to getting an accurate step count is determining the length of your stride, which ranges between 2 and 3 feet in length; the average is 2.5 ...

The average person has a stride length of 60 cm – a good stride length would be in the region of 80 cm. ‘The shorter your stride length, the more steps you will take on a 5k walk or run.

This can look different for every individual, as it all depends on your height, stride length and pace, explains Thomas. For example, if you're 6ft 2", your steps in a mile would be a lot less ...