How do I calculate running pace?

Divide your total time by the distance. For example, 50 minutes for 10 km is 50/10 = 5:00 minutes per kilometre. This calculator also converts to pace per mile and average speed.

What is a good 5K pace?

It varies widely. Many recreational runners finish a 5K around 6:00–7:00 /km (30–35 min); competitive club runners run closer to 3:30–4:00 /km. Use your own current pace as the baseline and improve gradually.

How do I convert pace per km to pace per mile?

Multiply your pace per km by 1.609. A 5:00 /km pace is about 8:03 /mile.

Running Pace Calculator

Free running pace calculator. Enter a distance and your finish time to get pace per kilometre, pace per mile and average speed in km/h and mph. Great for planning 5K, 10K, half-marathon and marathon training.

Find your pace per km and per mile, plus average speed, from a distance and time.

pace = \frac{t}{d}, speed = \frac{d}{t}

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