Pace Converter

Convert running, walking, swimming and rowing pace between minutes per kilometer, minutes per mile, split times and speeds in km/h or mph.

1 second per kilometer = 0.0268224 minutes per mile

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What is pace?

Pace is time per distance, the way runners, walkers, swimmers and rowers measure speed. A pace of 5 minutes per kilometer means covering each kilometer in 5 minutes, which is 12 km/h. Because pace is the reciprocal of speed, a faster runner has a smaller pace number.

Values on this page are in decimal minutes: 5.5 min/km means 5 minutes 30 seconds per kilometer. Swimmers use seconds per 100 meters or yards, and rowers use the time per 500 meters shown on ergometers.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Multiply by 1.609344: 5:00 min/km is about 8:03 min/mile.

What pace is 10 km/h?

6 minutes per kilometer, or about 9:39 per mile.

What pace do I need for a sub-4-hour marathon?

About 5:41 min/km or 9:09 min/mile.

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