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Card No. 06·38754 · Updated · Standard formula, shown below

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 works out your average pace and speed for a run or ride. The formulas are:

  • Pace = Finish time (minutes) ÷ Distance (km) — result in minutes per kilometre.
  • Speed = Distance (km) ÷ (Finish time (minutes) ÷ 60) — result in kilometres per hour.

Variables: t = finish time in minutes, d = distance in kilometres. Pace tells you how long each kilometre took; speed tells you how many kilometres you covered in an hour.

Worked Example

Using the default values: 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.

The calculator returns 5.00 min/km and 12.00 km/h, matching the formula.

When to Use This Calculator

Use it after a training run, a race, or a cycling session to get a quick objective measure of your performance. It is also handy for planning: if you want to finish a 10 km race in 50 minutes, you now know you need to hold 5:00 per kilometre. The result is useful for setting realistic goals, comparing workouts, or tracking improvement over weeks.

How to Read the Result

A lower pace (e.g., 4:30 min/km) means faster running; a higher pace (e.g., 6:15 min/km) means slower. Speed works inversely: higher km/h is faster. Both numbers describe the same effort, just from different angles. For most runners, pace is more intuitive because it directly maps to per-kilometre splits. For cyclists or drivers, speed is usually the preferred metric.

Common Mistakes

  • Mixing units: If your distance is in miles, convert to kilometres first (1 mile = 1.60934 km) or the pace will be wrong.
  • Using seconds instead of minutes: Enter total minutes, not hours and minutes separately. 1 hour 30 minutes = 90 minutes, not 1.3.
  • Rounding too early: Keep at least two decimals during intermediate steps; rounding at the end avoids small errors.

Limits of the Formula

This is a simple average — it does not account for elevation gain, wind, stops, or uneven effort. A hilly route will have a slower average pace than a flat one even if you push equally hard. The formula also assumes you finish without breaks; if you pause your watch, the time you enter should be moving time, not elapsed time. For interval training or walk/run sessions, a weighted average or a GPS watch gives more nuance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good pace for a beginner?

For a new runner, a comfortable pace is often between 6:30 and 8:00 min/km (roughly 7.5–9.2 km/h). That range lets you hold a conversation while running. Faster paces come with consistent training over months.

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

Multiply the min/km pace by 1.60934. For example, 5:00 min/km becomes 8:03 per mile. To go the other way, divide the min/mile pace by 1.60934.

Does this work for walking?

Yes. Enter your walking time and distance; the calculator returns your average walking pace and speed. Typical walking pace is 12–20 min/km (3–5 km/h).

Should I use pace or speed for training?

Most running plans use pace because it directly translates to per-kilometre splits you can hit during a race. Speed is more common in cycling and driving. Use whichever you find easier to monitor in real time.

Why does my GPS watch show a different pace?

GPS watches calculate pace in real time based on short intervals, so they fluctuate with hills and turns. Your average pace over the whole run, as this calculator gives, is the more stable number for post-run analysis.

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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