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Formula

The calculator above works out average pace and speed from a known finish time and distance. The formulas are:

• Pace = finish time (minutes) ÷ distance (km) → min/km
• Speed = distance (km) ÷ (finish time ÷ 60) → km/h

Where t is the total finish time in minutes, and d is the distance in kilometers. Pace tells you how many minutes each kilometer took; speed tells you how many kilometers you covered in one hour.

Worked Example

Using the default values from the calculator: finish time = 50 minutes, distance = 10 km.

1. Pace: 50 ÷ 10 = 5.00 min/km
2. Speed: 10 ÷ (50 ÷ 60) = 10 ÷ 0.8333 = 12.00 km/h

So a 50-minute, 10-km run is a 5:00 per km pace and an average speed of 12.0 km/h. The calculator shows the same result rounded to two decimals.

What the Results Mean

Pace is what most runners and walkers use to plan workouts because it translates directly to split times. Speed is more common for cyclists and drivers. If you know one, you can estimate the other: a 5 min/km pace equals 12 km/h, and a 12 km/h speed equals 5 min/km. The two numbers are reciprocals with a conversion factor of 60.

Common Mistakes

• Mixing units: If your distance is in miles, convert to kilometers first (1 mile = 1.60934 km) or the pace will be wrong.
• Using seconds in the time: The formula expects minutes. Convert 1:23:45 to 83.75 minutes, not 1.23.
• Rounding too early: Round only the final answer. Rounding the intermediate speed to 12.0 before dividing can shift the pace by a few seconds.

When to Use This Calculator

Use it after a run, ride, or walk when you have a total time and distance but no GPS data. It also works for planning: if you want to finish a 10 km race in 50 minutes, you know you must hold a 5:00 min/km pace. For intervals, you can enter a shorter distance (like 1 km) and a target time to see what pace to run.

Limits of the Formula

The formula assumes a constant speed over the whole distance. Real workouts have hills, stops, and surges, so the average pace won’t match every split. It also ignores elevation gain, wind, and fatigue. For most training purposes, the average is still useful, but it’s not a precise predictor of effort.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good pace for a beginner?

A common beginner running pace is between 6:00 and 8:00 min/km (7.5–10 km/h). That depends heavily on age, fitness, and terrain. The calculator works for any pace, so you can compare your own times over weeks to see progress.

How do I convert pace to speed in my head?

Divide 60 by your pace in minutes per km. For example, 5 min/km → 60 ÷ 5 = 12 km/h. For a pace like 5:30, convert to 5.5 minutes first, then 60 ÷ 5.5 ≈ 10.9 km/h.

Does the calculator work for walking?

Yes. Walking pace is usually 10–15 min/km (4–6 km/h). The same formulas apply. A 30-minute, 3-km walk gives a 10:00 min/km pace and 6 km/h speed.

What if I only know my speed, not my time?

You can rearrange the formula: time (min) = distance (km) ÷ speed (km/h) × 60. For instance, 10 km at 12 km/h takes 10 ÷ 12 × 60 = 50 minutes.

Why does the calculator show pace in min/km instead of min/mile?

Most of the world uses kilometers for running and cycling. To get min/mile, convert the distance to miles first (divide km by 1.60934) or multiply the min/km pace by 1.60934.

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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