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Walking Step Length on Apple Watch and iPhone

The distance between your steps, a mobility measure that shortens with age and injury.

What it is

Step length mostly follows your height, but a shortening over time can signal reduced mobility or caution after injury.

How Apple measures it

iPhone estimates it from motion data while you walk.

What's a normal range?

Roughly 60 to 80 cm for many adults, scaling with height.

What moves it

• Height
• Walking speed
• Age
• Injury, pain or fear of falling
• Footwear and terrain

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Apple Health keeps this number several taps deep. OnlyVitals puts the metrics you pick, including Walking Step Length, on a single dashboard so you can read them at a glance. Everything stays on your device.

Frequently asked questions

What is an average step length?

Usually 60 to 80 cm for adults, a little longer for taller people and at brisk pace.

Why did my step length drop?

Slower walking, injury, tiredness or terrain can all shorten it. A sustained drop with pain or imbalance is worth discussing with a clinician.

Related metrics

• Walking Asymmetry
• Double Support Time
• Walking Steadiness
• Stand Hours
• Exercise Minutes
• Active Energy

This page is general information, not medical advice. Ranges vary by age, sex, fitness and device. Talk to a clinician about anything that worries you.