Running Pace Calculator
Calculate your running pace (minutes per km or mile) from a distance and time.
- Free to use
- Accurate results
- No registration required
- Works on all devices
Enter a distance and time to calculate your running pace in minutes per km or mile.
Your result
5:00
Pace (min/km)
Pace (min/mile)8:03
Speed12 km/h
Speed7.46 mph
AI explanation
Formula
Pace = time / distance. Speed = distance / timeWorked example
5km in 25:00
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Distance | 5 |
| Distance unit | km |
| Hours | 0 |
| Minutes | 25 |
| Seconds | 0 |
| Pace (min/km) | 5:00 |
| Speed | 12 |
Assumptions
- Assumes a constant (average) pace across the full distance and time entered.
- Informational only.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate my running pace?
Divide your total time by the distance covered — for example, 25 minutes for 5km is a pace of 5:00 per km.
What's a good running pace for a beginner?
This varies widely, but many beginner runners fall somewhere between 6:00 and 8:00 per km for easy-effort runs. Pace naturally improves with consistent training.
How can I use this to plan a race?
Enter a recent training run's distance and time to see your current pace, then compare it to your target race pace to gauge readiness — see also the Race Time Predictor.
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