Floors Climbed Estimator
Turn your hikes and stair climbs into a relatable metric.
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Enter start and end altitudes to estimate the floors climbed.
This tool uses a standard conversion where 10 vertical feet of elevation gain is roughly equivalent to climbing one flight of stairs, or one "floor." While the actual height of a story in a building can vary, this is a common metric used by fitness trackers like Fitbit and Apple Health to provide a consistent and understandable measure of your vertical activity.
The Health Benefits of Climbing
Cardiovascular Health
Climbing stairs or hills is a vigorous activity that gets your heart pumping. This strengthens your heart muscle, improves circulation, and can help lower your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke.
Muscle Strengthening
Climbing is a fantastic lower-body workout. It targets your glutes, hamstrings, quads, and calves, building strength and endurance. It also engages your core muscles for stability.
Weight Management
Because it's a high-intensity activity, climbing burns more calories per minute than walking on a flat surface. Incorporating more vertical movement into your day can be an effective strategy for weight management.
Bone Density
As a weight-bearing exercise, climbing stairs helps to build and maintain bone density, which is crucial for preventing osteoporosis later in life.