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How long a belt do you need for your height?
Updated
Your step gets longer as you get taller and as you speed up. If the belt is shorter than your step plus your shoe plus a little margin, you have to shorten your step to stay on. That is what owners mean when they say a pad feels too small.
How long a belt do you need?
Rule-of-thumb estimate: your step length plus your shoe plus a small safety margin. Not a standard and not medical advice. A shorter belt still works if you shorten your step, but that is the cramped feeling owners complain about.
Examples
| Your height | Slow desk walking | Brisk walking | Jogging |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 2 in | 36 in | 41 in | 47 in |
| 5 ft 7 in | 39 in | 44 in | 51 in |
| 5 ft 10 in | 41 in | 46 in | 53 in |
| 6 ft 2 in | 43 in | 49 in | 56 in |
These are estimates. People with long legs for their height should add an inch or two.
How to find the belt length on a listing
- Scroll to the spec table and look for "Deck Length", "Running Belt Length" or a line like "16 x 50 in running belt".
- Do not use the product dimensions. Those include the motor cover at the front, which can be a foot or so that you cannot walk on. The Sunny Treadpad is 58.2 inches long overall with a 45.7 inch deck.
- No belt length anywhere? Take the overall length as the most it could be, then assume a good deal less. The UREVO Strol 2E Pro listing we read gave no belt size, and the whole machine is 44.9 inches long.
Width matters too
The pads on our shortlist that state a width run from 15 to 16 inches. That is narrower than a gym treadmill. At a desk you are looking at a screen, not your feet, so a narrow belt takes some getting used to. Start slow.