About StepsCal

StepsCal is a suite of calculators for people who track their movement. Every page converts a specific signal — steps, distance, time, pace, calories — into another, with formulas drawn from published research rather than invented rules of thumb.

The positioning is narrow on purpose. Broad calculator sites cover hundreds of topics. Single-tool sites bury the answer under paragraphs of generic health advice. StepsCal sits between them: one page per conversion, the result above the fold, the reference tables and formulas below for anyone who wants to see the work.

How results are computed

Stride length is derived from height using the ACSM 2008 regression coefficients. Calorie estimates use MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities scaled to body weight. Cadence tables follow Tudor-Locke (2018). Daily-goal ranges track Paluch et al. (2022) and Lee et al. (2019). Every formula is surfaced on the calculator page that uses it and collected on the methodology page.

Calculators run entirely in your browser. Nothing about your input leaves the device. We keep the math visible so a trained eye — coach, physiotherapist, data-curious user — can audit it and flag anything off.

What we do not do

StepsCal does not track individual users, run ads tied to personal profiles, or gatekeep calculations behind an account. No author personas, no fake expert bios. If you want to verify a number, the formula is on the same page.

Questions, data corrections, or feature requests belong on the contact page.