Pace Calculator
Calculate running pace, speed, or finish time. Convert between min/km, min/mile, and km/h for any distance.
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A pace calculator lets runners and cyclists determine pace, speed, or finish time given any two of the three variables — distance, time, and pace. Pace is typically expressed as minutes per kilometre or minutes per mile, while speed is expressed in km/h or mph. Use it to set race targets, plan training runs, or convert between unit systems.
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What is Pace Calculator?
A pace calculator lets runners and cyclists determine pace, speed, or finish time given any two of the three variables — distance, time, and pace. Pace is typically expressed as minutes per kilometre or minutes per mile, while speed is expressed in km/h or mph. Use it to set race targets, plan training runs, or convert between unit systems.
How to use it
- 1️⃣ Select what you want to calculate: pace, speed, or finish time.
- 2️⃣ Enter your distance and choose the unit (km, miles, or metres).
- 3️⃣ For pace mode, enter your total time in hh:mm:ss format.
- 4️⃣ For time mode, enter your target pace per km or per mile.
- 5️⃣ Read the result, which also shows the equivalent values in other units.
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❓ Common questions
- What is a good running pace?
- Average recreational runners complete a kilometre in 5 to 7 minutes. A pace of 5:00 per km (8:03 per mile) is solid for most road races, while elite marathon runners hold under 3:00 per km.
- How do I convert min/km to km/h?
- Divide 60 by your pace in minutes per km. A pace of 5:00 min/km equals 60 / 5 = 12 km/h. A pace of 6:00 min/km equals 10 km/h.
- What is a negative split strategy?
- Running the second half of a race faster than the first is called a negative split. It is generally considered the most efficient pacing strategy and is used by most elite marathon runners.
- How do I find my finish time for a half marathon?
- Select the Find Time tab, enter 21.1 km as the distance, and input your target pace. The calculator will show your projected finish time along with your average speed.
- What is the difference between pace and speed?
- Pace measures how long it takes to cover one unit of distance (e.g., 5 min/km), while speed measures how much distance is covered per unit of time (e.g., 12 km/h). They are inverses of each other.