Pace Calculator
Running Pace Calculator
Enter your distance and finish time to calculate pace per kilometre, pace per mile, km/h and mph.
Pace From Time
Calculate your pace
Enter a distance and finish time to calculate min/km, min/mile, km/h and mph.
min/km
5:00
min/mile
8:03
km/h
12.00
mph
7.46
How to calculate running pace
Running pace is calculated by dividing your finish time by the distance covered. For example, if you run 5 km in 25 minutes, your pace is 5:00 per kilometre.
PaceConverter also shows the equivalent pace per mile, speed in kilometres per hour and speed in miles per hour.
Running Pace Table
Use this pace table to compare common kilometre paces with estimated finish times for 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon distances.
| Pace | 5K | 10K | Half | Marathon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00 /km | 20:00 | 40:00 | 1:24:23 | 2:48:47 |
| 4:30 /km | 22:30 | 45:00 | 1:34:55 | 3:09:53 |
| 5:00 /km | 25:00 | 50:00 | 1:45:33 | 3:30:59 |
| 5:30 /km | 27:30 | 55:00 | 1:56:05 | 3:52:04 |
| 6:00 /km | 30:00 | 1:00:00 | 2:06:35 | 4:13:10 |
| 6:30 /km | 32:30 | 1:05:00 | 2:17:08 | 4:34:16 |
| 7:00 /km | 35:00 | 1:10:00 | 2:27:41 | 4:55:23 |
Popular Race Time Paces
Compare common race goals with pace per kilometre, pace per mile and equivalent speed.
| Goal | Target | Pace/km | Pace/mile | km/h | mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub 20 5K | 20:00 | 4:00 | 6:26 | 15 km/h | 9.32 mph |
| Sub 22 5K | 22:00 | 4:24 | 7:05 | 13.64 km/h | 8.47 mph |
| Sub 25 5K | 25:00 | 5:00 | 8:03 | 12 km/h | 7.46 mph |
| Sub 30 5K | 30:00 | 6:00 | 9:39 | 10 km/h | 6.21 mph |
| Sub 100 half marathon | 1:40:00 | 4:44 | 7:38 | 12.66 km/h | 7.87 mph |
| Sub 2 hour half marathon | 2:00:00 | 5:41 | 9:09 | 10.55 km/h | 6.55 mph |
| Sub 3:30 marathon | 3:30:00 | 4:59 | 8:01 | 12.06 km/h | 7.49 mph |
| Sub 4 hour marathon | 4:00:00 | 5:41 | 9:09 | 10.55 km/h | 6.55 mph |
| Sub 4:30 marathon | 4:30:00 | 6:24 | 10:18 | 9.38 km/h | 5.83 mph |
Common Examples
These common race goals show how finish time translates into pace per kilometre and pace per mile.
20 minute 5K pace
4:00 per km
A 20:00 5K is about 6:26 per mile.
25 minute 5K pace
5:00 per km
A 25:00 5K is about 8:03 per mile.
30 minute 5K pace
6:00 per km
A 30:00 5K is about 9:39 per mile.
45 minute 10K pace
4:30 per km
A 45:00 10K is about 7:15 per mile.
When To Use This Calculator
- Finding pace from race distance and finish time.
- Converting min/km into min/mile, km/h and mph.
- Checking the pace needed for a 5K, 10K, half marathon or marathon goal.
- Comparing training runs recorded in different units.
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Frequently asked questions
What pace is a 25 minute 5K?
A 25 minute 5K is 5:00 per kilometre, which is about 8:03 per mile.
What pace is a 4 hour marathon?
A 4 hour marathon requires an average pace of about 5:41 per kilometre, or about 9:09 per mile.
How do I calculate pace from time?
Divide your total time by your distance. For example, 50 minutes divided by 10 kilometres gives a pace of 5:00 per kilometre.
Can I calculate pace in miles and kilometres?
Yes. Enter distance in kilometres or miles and PaceConverter shows pace per kilometre, pace per mile, km/h and mph.