A general rule of thumb is a moderate intensity biking for one hour is equivalent to 10,000 steps.

Is cycling as good as steps?

Cycling burns more calories

The average walking speed of 5 km/h (3 mph) makes the average person burn approximately 232 kcal per hour. So the whole distance of 8 km, or 10,000 steps, will make you burn about 371 kcal in total. Cycling at a moderate speed of 20 km/h (12 mph) burns approximately 563 kcal per hour.

How many steps is cycling?

This results in questions about what is the conversion from pedaling to walking steps. Generally speaking, riding a bike is equal to about 220 steps per minute or about 13,200 steps per hour.