Pace, time and distance are linked: know any two and you know the third. This all-purpose tool works for any distance and in both metric and imperial units.
How to use the Pace Calculator
- Find
- Distance
- Time – hours
- minutes
- seconds
- Pace – minutes
- seconds
- Pace unit
Results update as you type, every field has its own unit menu, and everything is calculated in your browser.
How it works
Choose what you want to find and enter the other two values.
Inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Find | Choose one: Pace, Time, Distance |
| Distance | Units: km, mi, m, yd |
| Time – hours | A number |
| minutes | A number |
| seconds | A number |
| Pace – minutes | A number |
| seconds | A number |
| Pace unit | Choose one: per km, per mile |
What each result means
- Pace per km = [spm]×1000÷60
- Pace per km = [spm]×1000÷60
- Pace per mile = [spm]×1609.344÷60
- Speed = 1÷[spm]
- 400 m lap time = [spm]×400÷60
Example values
How the main result changes when Distance changes and everything else stays at the example values above:
| Distance (km) | Distance (km) |
|---|---|
| 5 | 5 |
| 7.5 | 7.5 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 12.5 | 12.5 |
| 15 | 15 |
| 20 | 20 |
Formula
Pace = time ÷ distance · Time = pace × distance · Distance = time ÷ pace · Speed = 1 ÷ pace
Worked example
Inputs — Find: Pace; Distance: 10 km; Time – hours: 0; minutes: 50; seconds: 0.
Results — Pace per km = 5:00; Pace per mile = 8:03; Speed = 12 km/h; 400 m lap time = 2:00.
Key terms
- Pace
- Time per kilometre or mile.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate pace?
Divide the time by the distance, e.g. 50 min ÷ 10 km = 5:00 per km.
What is the difference between pace and speed?
Pace is time per distance; speed is distance per time.
How do I convert min/km to min/mile?
Multiply by 1.609.
Does this work for cycling?
Yes – pace and speed work for any sport.