Pace Converter

Convert a running or cycling pace between minutes per km and minutes per mile, along with the equivalent speed.

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Enter your pace in minutes and seconds, and choose per-km or per-mile, to convert to the other unit and see the equivalent speed.

Your result

5:00

Pace (min/km)

Pace (min/mile)8:03
Speed (km/h)12 km/h
Speed (mph)7.46 mph

AI explanation

Formula

Speed = 3600 ÷ pace (seconds); converts between km and mile units using 1 mile = 1.609344 km

Worked example

5:00 min/km

Worked example: 5:00 min/km
FieldValue
Pace — minutes5
Pace — seconds0
Pace unitper-km
Pace (min/km)5:00
Pace (min/mile)8:03
Speed (km/h)12
Speed (mph)7.46

Assumptions

  • Assumes a constant, even pace throughout — doesn't account for pace variation during a run or ride.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert my running pace from km to miles?

Enter your pace in minutes and seconds per km, and this calculator gives you the equivalent pace per mile (which will be a larger number, since a mile is longer than a km).

What is a good running pace?

It varies hugely by fitness level and goal — recreational runners often run 6-8 min/km, while competitive runners may run under 4 min/km; use whatever pace suits your training plan.

How is pace different from speed?

Pace is time per unit distance (e.g. minutes per km) — lower is faster. Speed is distance per unit time (e.g. km/h) — higher is faster. They're reciprocals of each other.

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