Health App step/ mileage calculation

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Health App step/ mileage calculation

How is milage calculated for walking by the phone (not the watch) Is it simply the number of steps divided by whatever fixed # of steps per mile has been chosen for the app? I’ve heard anywhere between 2000 steps per mile for men and 2500 for women. Or is there no fixed length, but rather determined by your step length which is calculated each time you walk? I also heard it’s based on GPS but I’m almost certain that’s wrong. I have a 2018 iPhone XR. Yes, I know I need to upgrade.

iPhone XR, iOS 15

Posted on Jul 7, 2023 04:53 PM

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Kuntsler Author

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Jul 9, 2023 09:53 AM in response to Bryan_K1

Thanks for the reply Bryan, but i already knew that Apple doesn’t provide the info. I thought someone in the community might have figured it out. I myself have discovered that they don’t use a fixed number of steps per mile and that walking speed and stride length play a part in the calculation. Newer phones may also include a person’s height in the calculation but there’s no place to enter it on my 2018 XR.

I am curious as to why Apple doesn’t provide the info. Is it because it’s proprietary? Or because it’s inaccurate? Or both?

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Bryan_K1

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Jul 8, 2023 06:21 PM in response to Kuntsler

Hello Kuntsler,

Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities!

Apple doesn't provide specifics of how mileage is calculated on their devices. The information that is available about tracking on your iPhone can be found here: Use the Health app on your iPhone or iPod touch - Apple Support

If you'd like to see Apple add more info about the calculations in future updates, you can submit that feedback to them here: Product Feedback - Apple

Cheers!

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