Scrolling minutes to steps
Enter how many minutes a day you spend in a feed. See how many steps that same time would be if you were walking instead. Pure pace math. No scare study.
Same time as walking
90 min
moderate · 100 steps/min
Steps that time is worth
9,000
63,000 steps / week
Rounded unlock starter for brb
9,000
That is the habit priced as walking. Cross-check it against what you already hit in Apple Health before you lock TikTok or Instagram behind it.
Example
Example: 90 minutes a day in a feed, at a moderate walk of about 100 steps per minute, is about 9,000 steps of walking time. Across seven days that is roughly 63,000 steps a week.
A rounded starter unlock goal near 9,000 steps makes that habit cost real movement in brb. If that number is far above what you already walk, lower it with the daily step goal calculator first.
Questions
How does scrolling minutes to steps work?
It multiplies the minutes you enter by a walking pace you choose: about 80, 100, or 120 steps per minute. Those are common walking cadence assumptions, not a lab measurement of your stride.
Should I set my brb goal to this exact number?
Use it as a starting point for the cost of the habit, then cross-check with the daily step goal calculator against what you already walk. A goal you never hit teaches you to look for a bypass.
Where do I find my scrolling minutes?
On iPhone, open Settings → Screen Time. Pick Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or another feed and use the daily average.
Does this calculator send my numbers anywhere?
No. The math runs in your browser. brb itself keeps step data on the device.
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