100,000 steps

[essieL]

I did earn the Olympic shoe badge awhile back, but can't remember how many miles it took. Does anyone know what 100,000 steps equal in miles?

[SteveH]

It depends on your stride length which, in turn, depends on your height and gender. However, as a rough guide, it's about 2000 steps per mile making it 50 miles.

[essieL]

Thanks! I'm female and 5.2. 

Interestingly enough, when I walk with friends my Fitbit often records more mileage than that of my friend. This explains why. 

[SteveH · Accepted solution]

Actually that doesn't sound right.

Everyone on the walk should track the same distance but the number of steps will vary with shorter people taking more steps that taller people.

Fitbit calculates distance by multiplying your step count by your stride length. If your friend has overridden their default stride length then that could explain the different distances. 

[essieL]

Hhhmmm.... But I do often register further distance than a friend while on same hike. Very strange, but what you say makes sense. 

[Daves_Not_Here]

Your friend is taking short cuts when you aren't looking.  Some friend.

[essieL]

Good one Daves! 😊

[iKuzo]

Mines were 59.26, 54.38, 61.32. I went to like 102,000 on the 61.32 mile day.