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Formula

The calculator works out your average pace and speed for a run, ride, or walk. Pace is the time it takes to cover one kilometer (or mile if you enter miles), and speed is the distance covered in one hour.

Pace = Finish time ÷ Distance

Speed = Distance ÷ (Finish time ÷ 60)

Where finish time is in minutes, distance is in kilometers, pace is in minutes per kilometer, and speed is in kilometers per hour.

Worked Example

Using the defaults: finish time = 50 minutes, distance = 10 km.

Pace = 50 ÷ 10 = 5.00 min/km

Speed = 10 ÷ (50 ÷ 60) = 10 ÷ 0.8333 = 12.00 km/h

So a 50-minute 10 km run is a 5:00 per kilometer pace and a 12 km/h average speed.

When to Use This Calculator

Use it after any timed workout where you know the total time and the distance. It works for running, cycling, swimming, walking, or rowing. Coaches and training plans often express intensity as a target pace (e.g., “run at 5:30 per km�), so converting a finish time into pace lets you check whether you hit that target. It also helps you plan: if you want to finish a half marathon (21.1 km) in 2 hours, enter 120 minutes and 21.1 km to see the required pace.

How to Read the Result

The first output, pace, is the number most runners use. A lower pace number means faster. For example, 4:30 per km is faster than 5:00 per km. The second output, speed, is the same effort expressed differently: 4:30 per km equals 13.33 km/h. Speed is more common in cycling and driving contexts, while pace is standard in running. If you train in miles, enter distance in miles and read pace as minutes per mile; the speed will then be miles per hour.

Common Mistakes

• Mixing units: Entering distance in miles but expecting minutes per kilometer. Keep both inputs in the same unit system.
• Using seconds: The calculator expects minutes. A 42-minute 30-second run must be entered as 42.5, not 42:30.
• Rounding too early: If you round pace to 5.0 min/km and then compute speed from that rounded number, you get a slightly different answer. Use the full precision during calculation.
• Confusing pace and speed: A faster pace is a smaller number; a faster speed is a larger number. They move in opposite directions.

Limits of the Formula

This is a simple average calculation. It does not account for elevation gain, wind, terrain, stops, or variations in effort. If you ran a hilly course, your average pace will be slower than your flat-ground fitness suggests. It also assumes you moved continuously; if you paused for traffic lights or water breaks, the time you entered should exclude those stops if you want your moving pace, or include them if you want your elapsed pace. The formula is exact for the two numbers you provide, but those numbers are only as accurate as your measurement of time and distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good pace for a beginner runner?
There is no universal number, but many beginner runners complete a 5 km in 30–40 minutes, which is 6:00–8:00 per km. A 10 km in 60 minutes is 6:00 per km. Pace depends heavily on age, fitness, and terrain, so compare against your own previous runs rather than strangers online.

Should I use pace or speed?
Runners almost always use pace (minutes per kilometer or mile) because it maps directly to effort during a run. Cyclists and drivers use speed (km/h or mph) because it is displayed on their devices. Choose the one that matches your sport’s convention.

How do I convert min/km to min/mile?
Multiply the pace in minutes per kilometer by 1.609. For example, 5:00 per km becomes 8:03 per mile. To convert the other way, divide minutes per mile by 1.609.

What if I only know my speed, not my time?
Enter a distance and then use the speed output to work backwards. For instance, if you know you average 10 km/h, you can enter any distance and the calculator will show the pace. To find the time for a specific distance at a known speed, divide the distance by the speed and multiply by 60 to get minutes.

Does this work for treadmill runs?
Yes, but treadmill distance is often slightly different from outdoor distance due to calibration. Use the treadmill’s displayed distance and your actual elapsed time. The pace will be your treadmill pace, which may feel easier or harder than the same pace outdoors depending on incline.

Why does my watch show a different pace?
GPS watches calculate pace from instantaneous position samples, so they can fluctuate on every second. They also use rolling averages. Your watch may show current pace, lap pace, or average pace. The calculator gives your overall average for the entire session, which is the most reliable number for post-run analysis.

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in t | Finish time | min | 50 | 0
in d | Distance | km | 10 | 0
out pace | Average pace | min/km | t / d | 2
out speed | Average speed | km/h | d / (t / 60) | 2