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Formula

The calculator above works out your average running pace and speed from a finish time and distance. The formula is simple:

Pace (min/km) = Time (minutes) ÷ Distance (km)
Speed (km/h) = Distance (km) ÷ (Time (minutes) ÷ 60)

Where:

• Time is your total finish time in minutes (e.g., 50 minutes).
• Distance is the race or run distance in kilometers (e.g., 10 km).
• Pace is the time it takes to cover one kilometer, shown as min/km.
• Speed is the average speed in kilometers per hour.

If you measure distance in miles, convert miles to km by multiplying by 1.60934 before using the formula, or use the pace in min/mile directly by keeping distance in miles.

Worked Example

Using the default values from the calculator above: you run 10 km in 50 minutes.

1. Pace = 50 ÷ 10 = 5.00 min/km (which is 5 minutes per kilometer).
2. Speed = 10 ÷ (50 ÷ 60) = 10 ÷ 0.8333 = 12.00 km/h.

So the calculator shows an average pace of 5:00 min/km and an average speed of 12.0 km/h. This matches what the block above outputs.

When to Use This Calculator

Use this tool when you want to know your average pace for a race or training run, or when you need to set a target pace for a goal time. For example, if you want to finish a 10 km race in under 50 minutes, you need to run faster than 5:00 min/km. If you’re training for a marathon (42.195 km) and want to finish in 4 hours (240 minutes), your target pace is 240 ÷ 42.195 = 5.69 min/km, or about 5:41 per km.

You can also use it to convert a pace from min/km to min/mile: multiply the min/km by 1.60934. For instance, 5:00 min/km is about 8:03 per mile.

How to Read the Results

The first number (pace) is what most runners use to gauge effort. A lower pace means faster running. The second number (speed) is the same thing expressed as a speed, which is useful if you’re using a treadmill or cycling computer. Note that pace is usually written as minutes:seconds per km, so 5.00 min/km means 5 minutes and 0 seconds per kilometer. If the calculator gives 5.34, that means 5 minutes and 20 seconds (0.34 × 60 = 20.4 seconds).

Common Mistakes and Limits

• Mixing units: If you enter distance in miles but the formula expects km, your pace will be wrong. Always convert to the same unit system.
• Rounding too early: If you round the pace to 5.0 min/km and then use that to compute speed, you’ll get a slightly different answer. Use the full precision until the final step.
• Not accounting for elevation or stops: The formula assumes a constant speed over flat ground. Real runs have hills, traffic lights, and water stops, so your actual pace will vary.
• GPS inaccuracy: Watch or phone GPS can be off by a few percent, especially in cities or under trees. The result is only as accurate as your distance measurement.

The formula doesn’t include rest breaks or changes in speed. It’s a simple average, not a measure of your maximum or threshold pace.

Alternatives and Related Metrics

If you want to know your pace for a different distance, just change the distance value. For a half marathon (21.0975 km) in 1:45 (105 minutes), pace = 105 ÷ 21.0975 = 4.98 min/km (about 5:00). For a 5 km in 25 minutes, pace = 5.00 min/km. You can also work backwards: if you know your pace, multiply by distance to get finish time.

Other useful metrics include cadence (steps per minute), heart rate, and elevation gain, but those require separate tools or devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 5:00 min/km pace good?

It depends on your fitness and age. For a recreational runner, 5:00 min/km (12 km/h) is a solid pace, roughly a 50-minute 10K. For competitive runners, it’s moderate. The best way to judge is to compare against your own recent times, not against others.

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

Multiply the pace in min/km by 1.60934. For example, 5.00 min/km × 1.60934 = 8.05 min/mile, which is 8 minutes and 3 seconds per mile.

What’s the difference between pace and speed?

Pace is the time per unit distance (min/km), while speed is the distance per unit time (km/h). They are inverses of each other. A lower pace means a higher speed.

Can I use this for walking?

Yes, the formula works for any activity where you cover distance over time. A typical walking pace is around 12 min/km (5 km/h). Just enter your walk time and distance.

Why does the calculator show pace as a decimal, not minutes:seconds?

The calculator shows decimal minutes for simplicity. To convert to minutes and seconds, take the decimal part (e.g., 0.34) and multiply by 60 to get seconds (0.34 × 60 = 20.4 seconds). So 5.34 min/km is 5:20 per km.

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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