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Walking Speed (walk)

The average human walking speed is about 1.2–1.4 m/s (4–5 km/h), though this varies with fitness, terrain, age, and purpose. Walking is an energy-efficient mode of locomotion optimized through millions of years of evolution. Humans unconsciously adjust stride frequency, step length, and posture to maintain stability and minimize metabolic cost. Urban planning, pedestrian-safety engineering, and architecture all use walking-speed estimates to design sidewalks, crosswalk timing, and public transportation access. Walking speed is not merely a physical measure—it reflects physiology, psychology, and cultural context.

Running Speed (run)

Human running speeds range widely: Average jogging (2.5–3.3 m/s or 9–12 km/h), Sprint speeds (8–12 m/s or 29–43 km/h). Elite sprinters can exceed 12 m/s, with Usain Bolt's peak reaching approximately 12.4 m/s. Running is biomechanically complex, involving elastic energy return, stride mechanics, ground-reaction forces, and cardiovascular performance. Sports science uses running speed to evaluate training outcomes, optimize gait, prevent injuries, and enhance athletic performance. Running speed provides a window into human physical capability and evolutionary adaptations.

More Walking Speed converters

Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Meter/Second [m/s]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Kilometer/Hour [km/h]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Mile/Hour [mi/h]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Foot/Second [ft/s]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Kilometer/Second [km/s]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Knot [kt]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Mach (SI Standard) [Ma]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Speed of Light [c]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Kilometer/Minute [km/min]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Mile/Second [mi/s]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Meter/Hour [m/h]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Meter/Minute [m/min]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Centimeter/Hour [cm/h]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Centimeter/Minute [cm/min]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Centimeter/Second [cm/s]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Millimeter/Hour [mm/h]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Millimeter/Minute [mm/min]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Millimeter/Second [mm/s]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Foot/Hour [ft/h]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Foot/Minute [ft/min]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Yard/Hour [yd/h]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Yard/Minute [yd/min]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Yard/Second [yd/s]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Mile/Minute [mi/min]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Knot (UK) [kt (UK)]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Cosmic Velocity - First [v₁]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Cosmic Velocity - Second [v₂]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Cosmic Velocity - Third [v₃]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Earth's Velocity [v⊕]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Speed of Sound in Pure Water [vₕ₂ₒ]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Speed of Sound in Sea Water [vₛₑₐ]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Mach (20°C, 1 atm) [Ma (20°C)]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Running Speed [run]
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Walking Speed [walk] ↔ Cycling Speed [cycle]
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