Free Pace Converter

Your training plan says 5:00/km but race day is measured in minutes per mile. This free pace converter translates running pace between min/km, min/mile, km/h and mph — type pace as 5:30 or 5.5, and see every equivalent formatted properly.

Tip: type pace as decimal minutes (5.5) or as m:ss (5:30).
ℹ️Tip: you can type pace as decimal minutes (5.5) or as m:ss (5:30).
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Value in all pace and speed units

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How to Use the Pace Converter

  1. Enter your pace — as decimal minutes (e.g. 5.5) or as m:ss (e.g. 5:30).
  2. Choose the units — min/km, min/mile, s/km, km/h or mph — and swap with ⇄.
  3. See the result instantly, with paces shown in m:ss format in the table below.
  4. Copy the result with one click to use it anywhere.

Features

Five pace and speed units with smart m:ss input parsing and m:ss display formatting. Live conversion, swap button, and a full table make race planning simple.

Benefits & Use Cases

Runners following foreign training plans, triathletes juggling disciplines, and coaches writing workouts get exact paces without arithmetic. The m:ss formatting matches how runners actually talk.

Tips

To go from min/km to min/mile mentally, multiply by 1.6 (5:00/km ≈ 8:00/mi). A 4:00/km pace is 15 km/h — marathon world-record territory is about 2:55/km.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Multiply by 1.60934. For example, 5:00/km ≈ 8:03/mi.

What pace is 10 km/h in min/km?

6:00/km — divide 60 by the km/h speed.

Can I type pace as 5:30?

Yes — the converter accepts m:ss format as well as decimal minutes like 5.5.

What is a good 5K pace?

It depends on the runner, but 6:00/km (30 min 5K) is a solid beginner goal and 4:00/km (20 min) is strong club-runner pace.

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