Running Pace Calculator
Pace per kilometre and per mile from a distance and a finishing time, with average speed.
Results
Pace
5
min
Pace
15
s
Speed
11.429
km/h
Pace
8.449
min/mi
What this tool does
Pace is time per distance, the inverse of speed, and it is how runners actually think: five minutes per kilometre rather than twelve kilometres per hour. The minutes and seconds are shown separately because that is how a watch displays them.
Formula
pace = time ÷ distance
Variables
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
d | Distance | km |
h | Hours | — |
m | Minutes | — |
s | Seconds | — |
PM | Pace | min |
PS | Pace | s |
SP | Speed | km/h |
PMI | Pace | min/mi |
Worked example
- Distance10 km
- Hours0
- Minutes52
- Seconds30
- Pace5 min
- Pace15 s
- Speed11.429 km/h
- Pace8.449 min/mi
Limitations
- The result is an estimate based only on the values you type. Real situations often include factors this calculator does not know about.
- This tool is informational only. It does not diagnose, treat or replace a qualified health professional. Speak to a doctor before making decisions about your health.