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Card No. 06·8264 · 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 from a finish time and distance. The formulas are:

Pace (min/km) = Finish time (minutes) ÷ Distance (km)

Speed (km/h) = Distance (km) ÷ (Finish time (minutes) ÷ 60)

Where:

  • t = finish time in minutes (e.g., 50 min)
  • d = distance in kilometers (e.g., 10 km)
  • Pace = minutes per kilometer, the standard running metric
  • Speed = kilometers per hour, the inverse of pace

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

So a 50-minute 10K means you ran each kilometer in 5 minutes, which equals 12 km/h. The calculator rounds to two decimals, so you get 5.00 min/km and 12.00 km/h.

When to Use This Calculator

Use this whenever you have a race time or training run finish time and want to know your average pace per kilometer or mile. It is most useful for:

  • Planning race pace – if you want to finish a 10K in 50 minutes, you need to hold 5:00 min/km.
  • Comparing training runs – a 5K in 25 minutes gives a pace of 5:00 min/km; a 5K in 30 minutes gives 6:00 min/km.
  • Converting between pace and speed – some treadmills show speed in km/h, while runners think in min/km.

The result is an average pace, not a split-by-split breakdown. If you run hills or start fast and fade, your actual per-kilometer times will vary, but the average tells you the overall effort.

How to Read the Result

The first output, pace, is the headline number. A lower pace (e.g., 4:30 min/km) is faster than a higher one (e.g., 6:00 min/km). The second output, speed, is simply the inverse – higher speed means faster. Both are correct; they just express the same performance differently.

For miles instead of kilometers, convert the distance to km first (1 mile = 1.60934 km) or divide the pace by 1.60934 to get min/mile. For example, 5:00 min/km = 8:03 min/mile.

Common Mistakes

  • Mixing units – entering distance in miles but time in minutes gives a pace in min/mile, not min/km. Always convert to one unit system.
  • Using seconds – the calculator expects minutes. A time of 50:30 should be entered as 50.5, not 50.30 (which would be 50 minutes and 30 seconds, not 50.3 minutes).
  • Rounding too early – if you round pace to 5.00 and then compute speed from that rounded value, you get 12.00 km/h, but the exact value is 12.00 anyway. In other cases, rounding intermediate steps can cause small errors.
  • Confusing pace and speed – a faster run has a lower pace number but a higher speed number. Keep them straight.

Limitations of the Formula

This is a simple average. It does not account for:

  • Elevation gain or loss – uphill running is slower than flat.
  • Stops or pauses – if you stop for water, the clock keeps running unless you pause it.
  • GPS accuracy – phone or watch distances can be off by 2–5% in built-up areas or under trees.
  • Wind or temperature – extreme conditions affect pace, but the formula cannot know that.

For training plans, use this average pace to set target paces for intervals or tempo runs, but adjust for terrain and weather.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good pace for a beginner?

A beginner runner might jog at 7:00–9:00 min/km (8.5–6.7 km/h). A recreational runner often hits 5:30–6:30 min/km. Elite runners run under 3:00 min/km. There is no single “good� pace – it depends on age, fitness, and experience.

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

Multiply the min/km pace by 1.60934. For example, 5:00 min/km × 1.60934 = 8:03 min/mile. To convert min/mile to min/km, divide by 1.60934.

Does the calculator work for walking?

Yes. The formula is the same for walking. A typical walking pace is 10–12 min/km (5–6 km/h). Enter any time and distance to get your walking pace.

What if I run on a treadmill showing speed in mph?

First convert mph to km/h by multiplying by 1.60934. Then use the speed output to check your pace. Or enter the distance in miles (converted to km) and the time in minutes.

Why is my pace different on different apps?

Apps use different GPS smoothing, map matching, and distance calculation methods. One may measure the course as 10.0 km while another says 10.2 km for the same route. The difference is usually 1–3%, not a mistake in the formula.

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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