Walking 10,000 steps per day may help you achieve your weight loss goals, but it's not a guarantee. Erik Isakson/Getty Images The idea of walking 10,000 steps a day, around 5 miles on average, is a ...

The steps per mile ratio varies for each person. How many steps you take in a mile depends on variables such as your pace (whether you're walking or running), the distance between each step (stride), ...