Pace Calculator

Calculate your running pace per kilometer or mile instantly. Perfect for runners training for marathons, 5Ks, or tracking fitness progress.

Enter your time and distance to get your exact pace and speed. Optimize your training with accurate pace calculations.

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Why Use Our Pace Calculator?

Instant Calculation

Get your pace and speed instantly. No complex math required—just enter your time and distance.

Accurate Results

Precise calculations for both kilometers and miles. Perfect for training logs and race planning.

Track Progress

Monitor your improvements over time by calculating pace for different runs and races.

What is a Pace Calculator?

A Pace Calculator is an essential tool for runners, cyclists, and swimmers. It determines the rate of speed at which you are moving, expressed as time per unit of distance (e.g., minutes per kilometer or minutes per mile).

Knowing your pace helps you:

  • Set realistic goals for races (5K, 10K, Marathon).
  • Structure training runs (tempo runs, long runs, recovery runs).
  • Track fitness improvements over time.
  • Avoid starting too fast in a race.

How to Calculate Running Pace

The Formula

The basic formula for calculating pace is:

Pace = Time / Distance

Example Calculation

Let's say you ran 5 kilometers in 30 minutes.

  1. Time: 30 minutes
  2. Distance: 5 km
  3. Calculation: 30 / 5 = 6
  4. Result: Your pace is 6:00 minutes per kilometer.

Pace vs. Speed

While often used interchangeably, they are different:

  • Pace: Time per distance (e.g., 5:00 min/km). Lower is faster.
  • Speed: Distance per time (e.g., 12 km/h). Higher is faster.

Typical Races & World Records

RaceDistanceWorld Record (Men)World Record (Women)
5K5 km / 3.1 mi~ 12:35~ 14:00
10K10 km / 6.2 mi~ 26:11~ 29:01
Half Marathon21.1 km / 13.1 mi~ 57:30~ 1:02:52
Marathon42.2 km / 26.2 mi~ 2:00:35~ 2:11:53

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Frequently Asked Questions

A running pace calculator helps you determine the pace (time per kilometer or mile) you need to maintain to achieve a specific finish time for a given distance. It can also calculate your finish time based on your pace.
To calculate your pace, divide your total running time by the distance covered. For example, if you run 5km in 30 minutes, your pace is 30 / 5 = 6 minutes per kilometer.
A "good" pace varies greatly by age, gender, and fitness level. For beginners, a pace of 6:00-7:00 min/km (9:40-11:15 min/mile) is common. Elite runners often maintain a pace under 3:00 min/km (4:50 min/mile) for long distances.
Pace is expressed as time per unit of distance (e.g., minutes per kilometer), while speed is distance per unit of time (e.g., kilometers per hour). Runners typically use pace, while cyclists and drivers use speed.
Improving pace involves a combination of consistent training, interval workouts (speed work), tempo runs, long slow distance runs to build endurance, and strength training. Proper form and recovery are also crucial.
Yes! The math for walking pace is exactly the same as for running. Simply enter your walking time and distance to find your walking pace.