How to Calculate Pace
What is Pace?
A pace calculator helps runners, cyclists, and swimmers determine speed, distance, or time for training and races. Pace is typically expressed as time per unit distance (e.g. 9 min/mile or 5:30/km).
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1Pace (min/km) = total time in minutes ÷ distance in km
- 2Speed (km/h) = distance ÷ time in hours
- 3Finish time = pace × distance
- 4Convert between km and miles: 1 mile = 1.60934 km
Worked Examples
Input
5K in 25 minutes
Result
Pace: 5:00/km or 8:03/mile
Speed: 12 km/h
Input
Marathon at 8 min/mile
Result
Finish: 3:29:22
26.2 miles × 8:00