Stairs Climbed Calculator: Height & Calories
STAIRS CLIMBED CALCULATOR
Every flight.
Every metre.
Convert the flights or steps you climb into height gained and calories burned, and see how they stack up against famous landmarks.
Walking too? Turn your daily steps into distance and calories.
Steps to distance calculatorBEHIND YOUR NUMBER
A little understanding
goes a long way.
How many steps are in a flight?
Most fitness trackers count one flight as about 3 metres (10 feet) of climbing, which is roughly 16–18 steps at a typical 17–18 cm step height.
How are calories worked out?
We work out the energy needed to lift your body up the height climbed, then allow for the body being about 20% efficient. Coming back down uses roughly a third as much again.
kcal ≈ weight × 9.81 × height ÷ (0.2 × 4,184)
Is this calculator for me?
It suits most healthy adults. Results are estimates. If you have a heart condition, are pregnant or are new to exercise, check with your GP before increasing your activity.