How many inches is a step at double time?

How many inches is a step at double time?

• A. 36 inches
• B. 30 inches
• C. 24 inches
• D. 18 inches

Answer: (A)

In marching, tempo and step length go hand in hand. When you move into double time, you’re marching at a faster pace, so the stride is lengthened to cover more ground each step. The standard quick-time step length is 30 inches, and for double time the length increases to 36 inches to keep the rhythm correct at the higher cadence. That’s why 36 inches fits double time. The shorter distances (24 or 18 inches) would correspond to slower steps or other drill styles, not double time.

In marching, tempo and step length go hand in hand. When you move into double time, you’re marching at a faster pace, so the stride is lengthened to cover more ground each step. The standard quick-time step length is 30 inches, and for double time the length increases to 36 inches to keep the rhythm correct at the higher cadence. That’s why 36 inches fits double time. The shorter distances (24 or 18 inches) would correspond to slower steps or other drill styles, not double time.