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How many miles is 10,000 steps?

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About 5, roughly.

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Will increasing my stride improve pedometer accuracy?

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It does for me, and I think it's because I'm especially short, so if my strides aren't long, it won't pick up every step I take.

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Where can I buy a pedometer?

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Any department store that has a sports and fitness section, or they can easily be ordered online.

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Where is the on/off button?

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This completely depends on the pedometer you use. If you cannot find your pedometer's on or off switch, I suggest looking up the model online to find instructions.

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I cannot get the 4444 off my Athletic Works pedometer.

Josiah Leonard Liptack

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Just use the pedometer's manual, restart the pedometer and that should fix the pedometer.

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How do you get to the mile part of your pedometer?

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Only certain pedometers show miles. Check your manual for more information.

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How do I count steps to miles?

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1: Determine the stride length - measure it or assume 2.2 ft if you are female and 2.5 ft if you're male. 2: Multiply the stride length by the number of steps, e.g.: 2.2 ft × 1,000 = 2,200 ft. 3: Convert the result to miles: 2,200 ft / 5,280 ≈ 0.42 miles.

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My pedometer indicates .54 after my roughly 1 mile walk. What does this reading mean?

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This means calories per mile.

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What does 1.16.9 mean on a pedometer reading?

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That means the file number of your pedometer. "1.16.9" is the file number.

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My pedometer is set on miles. If it reads 2062 is that a little over 2 miles?

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The average mile is between 2,000 and 2,500 steps. It depends on how long your strides are.

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