Pace Converter

Easily convert running pace between different units and calculate estimated time and distance

Conversion Results

Pace (per km)
Pace (per mile)
Speed (km/h)
Speed (mph)
Estimated Time

Time for Common Distances

5K
10K
Half Marathon
Marathon

Pace vs Speed

What is Pace?

Pace is a common concept in running, referring to the time it takes for a runner to cover a unit of distance (usually one kilometer or one mile). Pace is typically expressed as "minutes:seconds per kilometer" or "minutes:seconds per mile".

For example, a runner with a pace of 5 minutes 30 seconds per kilometer means it takes them 5 minutes and 30 seconds to run one kilometer. Pace is an important indicator of running intensity, and different running goals (such as jogging, interval training, or racing) require different paces.

Relationship Between Pace and Speed

Pace and speed are reciprocal relationships. For example:

  • A pace of 5 minutes per kilometer is equivalent to a speed of 12 kilometers per hour
  • A pace of 6 minutes per kilometer is equivalent to a speed of 10 kilometers per hour
  • A pace of 8 minutes per mile is equivalent to a speed of 7.5 miles per hour

Pace Conversion Table

Pace (min/km) Pace (min/mile) Speed (km/h) Speed (mph)
4:00 6:26 15.00 9.32
4:30 7:16 13.33 8.28
5:00 8:05 12.00 7.46
5:30 8:54 10.91 6.78
6:00 9:41 10.00 6.21
6:30 10:28 9:23 5:74
7:00 11:13 8:57 5:33
7:30 11:58 8:00 4:97
8:00 12:42 7:50 4:66

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