How does the Health App calculate step length? I am 172cms tall and the App consistently records a step length for me of 110-120cms, which is physically impossible. Moreover, on long walks my distance divided by steps gives a step length around 70-73 cms.
iPhone X
Hi Mr Michael J Gray,
Thanks for coming to Apple Support Communities for help with the Health App and accurate step tracking. It sounds like you are only using your iPhone X and not an Apple Watch.
Make sure your iPhone has the latest update: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Be sure Settings > Privacy > Motion & Fitness > Fitness Tracking and Health are both enabled. If they are, toggle these settings off and on.
Restart your iPhone: Restart your iPhone.
If we were mistaken and you are using an Apple Watch, please follow: Get the most accurate measurements using your Apple Watch.
Let us know how it goes.
Have a fantastic day!
Hi Mr Michael J Gray,
Thanks for coming to Apple Support Communities for help with the Health App and accurate step tracking. It sounds like you are only using your iPhone X and not an Apple Watch.
Make sure your iPhone has the latest update: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Be sure Settings > Privacy > Motion & Fitness > Fitness Tracking and Health are both enabled. If they are, toggle these settings off and on.
Restart your iPhone: Restart your iPhone.
If we were mistaken and you are using an Apple Watch, please follow: Get the most accurate measurements using your Apple Watch.
Let us know how it goes.
Have a fantastic day!
Step length in the Health App
