Calculate your average walking speed by measuring off a ten meter distance and walking at your normal pace while timing yourself with the second hand on the room clock or a watch. If you have a stopwatch, so much the better.
To calculate your average walking speed, follow these steps:
1. Find a room with a clock or use a watch with a visible second hand. If you have a stopwatch, that would be ideal.
2. Measure off a distance of ten meters. You can use a measuring tape or any other method to ensure accuracy.
3. Position yourself at the starting point of the ten-meter distance.
4. Start the timer or stopwatch as you begin walking.
5. Walk the ten-meter distance at your normal pace.
6. Stop the timer or stopwatch as soon as you reach the end point of the ten-meter distance.
7. Take note of the total time it took to walk the ten meters.
8. Divide the distance (10 meters) by the time taken to get your walking speed.
For example, if it took you 8 seconds to walk the ten meters:
Walking Speed = Distance / Time
Walking Speed = 10 meters / 8 seconds
Walking Speed = 1.25 meters per second
Hence, your average walking speed would be approximately 1.25 meters per second.
Remember to repeat the process a few times to get a more accurate average walking speed.