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Formula

The calculator above works out your average running pace and speed. You enter the finish time in minutes and the distance in kilometres. It returns:

• Average pace = finish time (min) ÷ distance (km) — the number of minutes per kilometre.
• Average speed = distance (km) ÷ (finish time (min) ÷ 60) — the number of kilometres per hour.

In symbols:

pace = t / d
speed = d / (t / 60)

Where:

• t = finish time in minutes (min)
• d = distance in kilometres (km)

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 shows 5.00 min/km and 12.00 km/h.

When to Use This Calculator

Use this tool when you have finished a run, race, or training session and want to know your average pace and speed. It is also handy for planning: if you want to run 10 km in 50 minutes, you now know you need to hold a 5:00 min/km pace.

Pace is the standard metric in most running apps and races outside the US, while speed (km/h) is more common on treadmills and cycling. Both are useful depending on your context.

How to Read the Result

The pace result is in minutes per kilometre. A lower pace means faster running. For example, 4:30 min/km is faster than 5:00 min/km. The speed result is in kilometres per hour; a higher number means faster.

If you run on a treadmill that shows speed in km/h, you can now compare your outdoor pace directly. If your treadmill shows mph, multiply the km/h by 0.621371 to get miles per hour.

Common Mistakes

• Mixing units: If you enter distance in miles but the formula expects kilometres, your pace will be off by a factor of 1.609. Convert miles to km first (1 mile = 1.60934 km).
• Using seconds instead of minutes: The input expects minutes. If your finish time is 50 minutes and 30 seconds, enter 50.5, not 50:30.
• Rounding too early: If you round the pace to 5.0 and then calculate speed from that, you may get a slightly different speed than using the exact time. Always calculate speed from the original inputs.
• Confusing pace and speed: Pace is time per distance; speed is distance per time. They are reciprocals (with a unit conversion factor).

Limitations of the Formula

This calculator assumes a constant pace. In reality, most runners slow down or speed up during a run. The result is an average, not a split-by-split analysis. It also ignores elevation gain, wind, and terrain, which affect effort but not the mathematical average.

For intervals or varied training, you would need a more detailed analysis. For a simple average, this formula is exact and reliable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert pace to speed?

Speed (km/h) = 60 ÷ pace (min/km). For example, a 5:00 min/km pace equals 60 ÷ 5 = 12 km/h. Conversely, pace = 60 ÷ speed.

What is a good running pace for a beginner?

There is no single answer. A comfortable conversational pace for a beginner might be 7:00–9:00 min/km, but it depends on age, fitness, and training. Use this calculator to measure your current average, then adjust gradually.

Does this work for walking too?

Yes. The same formula applies to walking pace and speed. A typical walking pace is around 12 min/km (5 km/h). Just enter the time and distance.

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

Pace (min/km) = 60 ÷ speed (km/h). For example, 10 km/h = 60 ÷ 10 = 6.00 min/km. You can also use the calculator by entering a time and distance that produce that speed.

What if my run is in miles?

Convert miles to kilometres first: distance in km = miles × 1.60934. Then enter the km value. If you want pace in min/mile, you can enter distance in miles and time in minutes, but the output will be min/mile and speed in mph (since the formula uses the same units for distance and time).

Can I use this for cycling or swimming?

Yes, the formula is universal for any distance and time. For cycling, you typically use speed (km/h). For swimming, pace is often expressed as time per 100 m, so you would divide the total time by the number of 100 m segments.

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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