Running
Running Cadence Calculator
Work out your cadence in steps per minute, and your stride length if you add the distance.
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Result
Cadence180steps/min
Steps per minute (both feet).
The formula
Cadence = steps ÷ minutes
cadence = steps ÷ (duration ÷ 60); stride = distance ÷ steps
Source: Definitions
What it means
- Cadence is how many steps you take per minute.
- At a given speed, higher cadence means shorter strides — often gentler on the body.
Limitations
- There is no single "correct" cadence — it varies with height, speed and terrain.
- Count both feet for the standard steps-per-minute figure.
Educational only
This is a deterministic tool: the same inputs always give the same result. It is for learning and planning, not a substitute for coaching or measurement.
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