WALKING SPEED CALCULATOR
Calculate your exact walking speed and community gait velocity benchmark from distance and duration. Assess functional mobility for 45+.
1.46 metres / sec
11:26 min/km pace
> 1.2 m/s standard
Steps per minute
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is gait velocity and why is it called the sixth vital sign?
Geriatric medicine considers walking speed a vital sign because maintaining gait speed above 1.0 m/s (~3.6 km/h) strongly predicts independent mobility and vitality in later decades.
What is the difference between km/h and m/s?
To convert km/h to metres per second (m/s), divide by 3.6. A walking speed of 5.0 km/h equals 1.39 m/s, well above the 1.2 m/s standard for safe street crossing in Singapore.
How can I increase my walking speed safely?
Focus on arm drive, maintaining upright posture, and engaging the glutes with each push-off rather than merely over-striding forward.
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