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Average pace 5.00 min/km
Average speed
12.00 km/h
Result
Finish time
50 min
You entered
Distance
10 km
You entered
You enter
Finish time, Distance
You get
Average pace, Average speed
Rounding
2 dp

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Formula

The calculator above computes your running pace and speed from a given distance and finish time. The formulas are:

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

Where:

  • Finish Time – total time in minutes (e.g., 50 minutes)
  • Distance – total distance in kilometers (e.g., 10 km)
  • Pace – time per kilometer, shown as minutes per km
  • Speed – average speed in kilometers per hour

Worked Example

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

  1. Calculate pace: 50 ÷ 10 = 5.00 min/km
  2. Calculate speed: 10 ÷ (50 ÷ 60) = 10 ÷ 0.8333 = 12.00 km/h

So the average pace is 5:00 per kilometer, and the average speed is 12.0 km/h.

When to Use This Calculator

Use this tool whenever you have a race result or training run and want to know your average pace or speed. It is especially useful for:

  • Planning race goals – if you want to finish a 10K in 50 minutes, you need to hold 5:00 min/km.
  • Comparing workouts – see if your easy runs are actually at the intended pace.
  • Converting between pace and speed – some treadmills show speed in km/h, while most runners think in min/km.

The result is an average; it does not account for hills, stops, or changes in effort. If you run a hilly course, your instantaneous pace will vary, but the average still gives a useful overall measure.

How to Read the Result

The first output is your pace in minutes per kilometer. A lower number means faster running. For example, 4:30 min/km is faster than 5:00 min/km. The second output is speed in km/h – a higher number means faster running.

If you are used to minutes per mile, multiply the pace in min/km by 1.609 to get min/mile. For speed, divide km/h by 1.609 to get mph.

Common Mistakes

  • Mixing units: If your distance is in miles, convert to km first (1 mile = 1.609 km) or the pace will be wrong.
  • Using seconds instead of minutes: Enter the finish time in total minutes, not hours and minutes separately. For example, 1 hour 10 minutes = 70 minutes.
  • Rounding too early: Keep more decimals in intermediate steps. Rounding 50 ÷ 10 to 5.0 is fine, but for 47 ÷ 10 = 4.7, do not round to 5 before calculating speed.

Limitations of the Formula

This calculator assumes a constant pace throughout the distance. Real runs rarely have a perfectly even pace, but the average pace is still the standard way to describe a run. It also ignores elevation gain, which can make the same pace feel much harder on hilly routes.

For intervals or workouts with rest, this average pace will be much slower than your actual running pace during the fast segments. In that case, track each repeat separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good running pace for a beginner?

A comfortable conversational pace for a beginner is often around 6:30 to 8:00 min/km (9.3 to 7.5 km/h). This varies widely with age, fitness, and training history. The best pace is one you can maintain while still speaking in short sentences.

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

Multiply the pace in min/km by 1.609 to get minutes per mile. For example, 5:00 min/km × 1.609 = 8:03 per mile. For a rough estimate, multiply by 1.6.

Why does my treadmill show speed in km/h but my watch shows pace?

Many treadmills display speed as km/h or mph, while GPS watches typically show pace as time per distance. To convert speed to pace, divide 60 by the speed. For example, 12 km/h ÷ 60 = 5.0 min/km.

Is it better to train by pace or by heart rate?

Pace is great for steady runs on flat terrain, but heart rate accounts for effort on hills, in heat, or when tired. For easy runs, many coaches recommend using heart rate zones rather than a fixed pace.

How accurate is this calculator for a marathon?

It is accurate for the average pace, but marathon pacing usually involves slight positive or negative splits. If you run the second half slower, your average pace will still match the formula, but the effort distribution will differ.

Related

Formula used
in t | Finish time | min | 50 | 0
in d | Distance | km | 10 | 0 | 100000
out pace | Average pace | min/km | t / d | 2
out speed | Average speed | km/h | d / (t / 60) | 2

Each line is one input (in, sel, list) or one result (out: label, unit, formula, decimals). How the calculators work

Method: the standard formula for this calculation, rounded as each result states. See how the calculators work or report an error.

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