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Running Pace Calculator
Calculate pace per kilometer, pace per mile, and average speed from distance and time.
Formula
Running pace formula
GPS watches, race courses, and treadmills can measure distance differently. Treat the result as a planning estimate.
Pace = total time / distance; speed = distance / time
A 5 km run in 25 minutes is 5:00 per km, about 8:03 per mile, and 12 km/h.
FAQs
Can I enter miles instead of kilometers?+
Yes. Choose miles as the distance unit and the calculator still shows both pace per km and pace per mile.
What is pace?+
Pace is the time needed to cover one unit of distance, such as minutes per kilometer or minutes per mile.
How does the Running Pace Calculator calculate the result?+
It uses the Running pace formula: Pace = total time / distance; speed = distance / time. A 5 km run in 25 minutes is 5:00 per km, about 8:03 per mile, and 12 km/h.
What information do I need to use the Running Pace Calculator?+
Calculate pace per kilometer, pace per mile, and average speed from distance and time.
How accurate is the Running Pace Calculator?+
Running Pace Calculator applies the formula and assumptions shown on this page. Results may be rounded for readability, so verify changing rates, thresholds, medical guidance, or legal rules with the cited source or a qualified professional.
What should I check before using the Running Pace Calculator result?+
Check that the units, dates, rates, and assumptions match your situation. Change one input at a time to understand which values have the largest effect on the result.
Health guide
How to use the Running Pace Calculator
Calculate pace per kilometer, pace per mile, and average speed from distance and time. The page also explains the running pace formula and shows a practical example: A 5 km run in 25 minutes is 5:00 per km, about 8:03 per mile, and 12 km/h.
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Enter your details
Enter distance and time, then complete any other fields shown in the calculator.
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Check the calculation
Review the result alongside the running pace formula: Pace = total time / distance; speed = distance / time.
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Compare scenarios
Change one or more inputs to see how they affect the running Pace Calculator result before you use the estimate.
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