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Formula

The calculator works out your average pace and speed for a run or ride. You enter the finish time (in minutes) and the distance (in kilometers). The pace is the time divided by the distance, giving minutes per kilometer. The speed is the distance divided by the time in hours (time in minutes divided by 60), giving kilometers per hour.

In symbols:
Pace = T / D
Speed = D / (T / 60)

Where:
T = finish time in minutes
D = distance in kilometers

Worked Example

Using the default values: 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 the calculator shows a pace of 5:00 per kilometer and a speed of 12 km/h.

When to Use This Calculator

Use it after a run, ride, or walk when you want to know your average pace and speed from a single time and distance. It is also handy for planning: if you know a route is 10 km and you want to finish in 50 minutes, you can see what pace to aim for. The result is an average — it does not account for hills, stops, or changes in effort.

How to Read the Results

The pace is shown in minutes per kilometer (min/km). A lower number means faster. The speed is in kilometers per hour (km/h). For example, 5 min/km equals 12 km/h. If you use miles, convert: 1 mile = 1.609 km. To get min/mile, multiply the min/km by 1.609. To get mph, divide the km/h by 1.609.

Common Mistakes

• Mixing units: Entering distance in miles but expecting km/h. Convert miles to km first (multiply by 1.609).
• Using seconds or hours: The time input is in minutes. If you ran 1 hour 10 minutes, enter 70, not 1.10.
• Rounding too early: If you round the pace to one decimal, the speed may not match exactly. Use the full precision in your own calculations.

Limits of the Formula

This is a simple average over the whole distance. It does not show splits, elevation changes, or variations in effort. For interval training or hill repeats, you would need a GPS watch or app that records per-segment data. The formula also assumes you kept moving the whole time — if you stopped for a traffic light, that time is included in your finish time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert min/km to min/mile?

Multiply the min/km by 1.609. For example, 5 min/km × 1.609 = 8.045 min/mile, which is about 8:03 per mile.

What is a good running pace for a beginner?

It varies widely by age, fitness, and gender. A common conversational pace for a beginner is around 7–8 min/km (11–13 km/h). Focus on being able to talk while running rather than a specific number.

Why does my watch show a different pace than this calculator?

GPS watches measure distance and time in real time, including stops, and often use a rolling average. This calculator uses total time and total distance, so it gives the overall average pace for the entire activity, including any pauses.

Can I use this for walking?

Yes. Walking pace is usually 12–20 min/km (3–5 km/h). Enter your time and distance the same way.

How do I calculate pace for a marathon?

Enter the total time you want to finish (in minutes) and the distance (42.195 km for a full marathon). The calculator will give you the average pace you need to hold.

Does the calculator work for cycling?

Yes, it works for any activity where you know total time and distance. For cycling, you might want to see speed in km/h, which is the second output.

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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