Running Cadence Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Running Cadence is:

\[ \text{C} = \frac{\text{S}}{\text{T}} \]

Where:

\(\text{C}\) is the cadence (steps per minute)
\(\text{S}\) is the total number of steps
\(\text{T}\) is the total amount of time (minutes)

What is Cadence?

Cadence, as it refers to running, is the rate of steps per time that a runner is moving at. Cadence is also used in cycling to describe the rate of pedal movement relative to bike speed.

What is a Good Cadence?

For distance runners, typically those running distances over a mile, a good cadence is usually greater than 150 steps per minute. Some runners even reach close to 190-200 steps per minute by reducing their stride length.

Example Calculations

Example 1:

Total Number of Steps (S): 3000
Total Amount of Time (T): 20 minutes

Using the formula:

\[ \text{C} = \frac{3000}{20} = 150 \text{ steps per minute} \]

Example 2:

Total Number of Steps (S): 4000
Total Amount of Time (T): 25 minutes

Using the formula:

\[ \text{C} = \frac{4000}{25} = 160 \text{ steps per minute} \]