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Hi,
Does anybody know what the average step size is for a person who's 5'2"? |
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"Your name" wrote in message
news:[email protected] Hi, Does anybody know what the average step size is for a person who's 5'2"? Average step size is usually taken to be 30 inches or 75cm, however this is not linked to the individual's height. You are not likely to get a useful value, based only on the person's height. Surprisingly, height is one of the least relevant factors affecting step size. Step size (p - pace length) is determined by walking speed (v - velocity) and pace frequency (c - cadence): p = v / c i.e. pace length equals walking speed divided by cadence. Observe a column of soldiers marching - regardless of their height they will be "in step". Thus they will be moving at the same speed, cadence and pace length - regardless of their different individual heights. Observe a couple, of significantly different heights, walking closely together and they will probably be "walking in step" - again their pace lengths will be matched despite their height differences. Probably the most reliable relationship governing pace length is that is roughly proportional to the square root of the walking speed. If you double your walking speed, your pace length (and also your cadence) will go up by about 40%. In practice pace length of an individual can vary significantly with: gradient (steepness of slope) and whether walking up hill or down; total weight being carried; personal fitness; motivation. -- Regards - Jim |
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nice reply Jim.
I measured my pace years ago and it has not changed much overall. My hiking partner and I can adapt to each other's step length with reasonable ease(for no special reason) though there is about a foot difference in our heights. When we are attentive, it is easy for us to pace in 5 ft increments on reasonably level ground,so we can have a rough estimate of distance if we want or need it. |
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Good answer. As an example on the height thing, my wife and I are both
5' 8" tall. My trunk is longer than hers, and her legs are longer than mine. Same height but different step sizes. |
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I would suggest going to a track and pacing 100 meters one way and counting
the number of steps you use. Then reverse your direction and pace back for 100 meters again counting the steps. (This would take into account the wind's effect as you are going both into it and against it) Divide the total paces by 200 meters to get your average pace/distance. wrote in message oups.com... Good answer. As an example on the height thing, my wife and I are both 5' 8" tall. My trunk is longer than hers, and her legs are longer than mine. Same height but different step sizes. |
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![]() "Robert White" wrote in message news:[email protected] I would suggest going to a track and pacing 100 meters one way and counting the number of steps you use. Then reverse your direction and pace back for 100 meters again counting the steps. (This would take into account the wind's effect as you are going both into it and against it) Divide the total paces by 200 meters to get your average pace/distance. wrote in message oups.com... Good answer. As an example on the height thing, my wife and I are both 5' 8" tall. My trunk is longer than hers, and her legs are longer than mine. Same height but different step sizes. Back in the day, the standard US Army pace for marching was 120 30inch steps per minute. |
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Thank you for the*informative*post.
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I think it does not matter, you should just walk normally how you walk.
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