Walking Speed Calculator

Example data table

Use these samples to confirm your entries and units.

Formula used

How to use this calculator

1. Enter the route distance for one pass, then select a unit.
2. Set repeats to match how many loops you walk.
3. Enter the time you spent: hours, minutes, and seconds.
4. Choose the surface and add your carried load for realistic planning.
5. Click Calculate to see speed, pace, and steps.
6. Use Download CSV or Download PDF to export saved results.

Route planning for daily garden checks

Use loops between beds, compost, and water points to standardize walkthroughs. A 600 m perimeter check at 3.6 km/h takes about 10 minutes. Repeats let you model two rounds for daily inspections without remeasuring.

Converting pace into task time budgets

Speed alone is hard to act on, so the calculator also shows pace and a 100 m split. If your pace is 20:00 min/km, a 1.2 km greenhouse-to-orchard route needs roughly 24 minutes, plus handling time. A 2:00 per 100 m split means a 300 m hose pull adds about six minutes of walking. Comparing pace across days helps spot bottlenecks in hose management, tool retrieval, or access paths.

Terrain and load effects on safe movement

Gardens rarely have uniform surfaces. Mulch, loose soil, wet ground, and steps reduce effective speed to reflect caution and traction limits. Carrying 6 kg of tools or harvested produce can further lower pace. For heavier loads, such as 12–15 kg of produce, consider adding rest points or shorter repeats to avoid rushed footing. Planning with these modifiers supports safer schedules, especially when terrain changes after irrigation or rain.

Step counting for monitoring and consistency

Stride length converts distance into an estimated step count for simple tracking. With a 75 cm stride, 1,500 m equals about 2,000 steps. Calibrate by counting 100 steps on a flat path and measuring that distance; then update stride length for better estimates. Steps can be logged alongside notes such as “fertilizer applied” or “pest traps checked,” creating a repeatable routine that does not depend on GPS.

Using exports for crews and seasonal records

CSV and PDF exports turn quick calculations into shared operating data. Supervisors can compare routes for multiple workers, assign realistic time windows, and document productivity without subjective estimates. Over a season, saved records support decisions like adding stepping stones, widening paths, or relocating storage to cut travel time efficiently.

FAQs

1) Which distance unit should I use?

Use whatever you measured on-site. The calculator converts units to meters internally, so meters, kilometers, miles, feet, and yards all produce the same speed when the input represents the same real distance.

2) Why does terrain change my result?

Terrain factors adjust the base speed to reflect safer movement on mulch, loose soil, wet ground, slopes, or steps. It helps you plan realistic route times when footing and traction are not ideal.

3) What does the load value represent?

Load is the weight you carry, such as tools, water cans, fertilizer, or harvested produce. The load factor reduces effective speed modestly so you can schedule walking time without rushing.

4) How do repeats work?

Repeats multiply your route distance before computing speed. Use it for multiple loops, bed-to-bed rounds, or returning trips to storage. Enter time for the full set of repeats to keep results accurate.

5) How should I choose stride length?

Start with a typical value like 70–80 cm, then calibrate. Count 100 steps on a flat path, measure the distance, and divide by 100 to get stride length in meters, then convert to centimeters.

6) What do CSV and PDF exports include?

Exports include the most recent saved calculations from your browser session, including distance, time, terrain, load, speeds, paces, steps, and notes. Use Clear History to reset the saved list anytime.

Saved calculations

Exports include up to 25 most recent results saved in this browser session.