What is a normal gait speed?

For healthy adults, a gait speed above 1.0 m/s is considered normal community mobility. Speeds above 1.2 m/s are considered excellent for older adults. Speeds below 0.6 m/s indicate high fall risk and limited community mobility.

What is the 4-Meter Walk Test?

The 4-Meter Walk Test (4MWT) is a quick clinical assessment where the patient walks 4 meters at their comfortable pace. It is one of the most common tools used in geriatric and rehabilitation settings to assess gait speed.

What is the 10-Meter Walk Test?

The 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) measures walking speed over 10 meters. It is widely used in stroke rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, and neurological conditions. The middle 6 meters are sometimes timed to exclude acceleration and deceleration phases.

How does gait speed relate to fall risk?

Gait speeds below 0.6 m/s are strongly associated with high fall risk and limited ability to navigate community environments safely. Speeds between 0.6 and 0.8 m/s indicate reduced community mobility.

Can I use feet instead of meters?

Yes. Select "feet" as your unit and the calculator converts automatically to meters for the clinical threshold comparison.

Gait Speed Calculator

Name: Gait Speed Calculator
Availability: InStock
Author: Nham Vu

Enter walk distance and time to get gait speed in m/s, km/h, and mph, plus clinical interpretation based on rehabilitation thresholds.

Walk Test Parameters

Distance Unit

Preset Test Distances

Distance (meters)

Time Elapsed

Minutes

Seconds

Enter distance and time, then press Calculate.

Summary

Enter walk distance and time to get gait speed in m/s, km/h, and mph, plus clinical interpretation based on rehabilitation thresholds.

How it works

Enter the walk distance in meters or feet (or choose a preset test distance).
Enter the elapsed time in minutes and seconds.
The calculator computes gait speed as Distance / Time.
Results are displayed in m/s, km/h, and mph.
A clinical interpretation is shown based on established rehabilitation thresholds.

Use cases

Physiotherapists scoring 4-Meter or 10-Meter Walk Test results.
Geriatric clinicians assessing fall risk and community mobility.
Rehabilitation teams tracking patient progress over time.
Researchers converting timed walk test data to standardized speed units.
Patients and caregivers monitoring walking speed at home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-11 · Reviewed by Nham Vu