Walking Speed Calculator

Time a short walk at your usual pace — gait speed is a powerful signal of healthy ageing.

Tool 12 · 1 min · Educational tool

4 metres is standard

Your result will appear here.
How this works
Model
Gait speed bands (v1.0)
Source
Studenski S et al. Gait speed and survival in older adults. JAMA 2011;305:50–58. — reference
Intended use
Functional ageing self-check.
Population
Adults 65+ in original data
Limitations
  • Less informative under age 60.
  • Measurement error with short distances.
Status
Educational tool · methodology checked 3 November 2026

Educational self-assessment — not a diagnostic test. Results are based on published research and population data and can't account for everything about you. They are not a diagnosis and don't replace advice from a healthcare professional. If you're worried about your health, speak to your GP or call NHS 111.