Running Pace Converter

Master Your Running Pace

Pace is the universal language of runners, but the units can be confusing. A 5:00 min/km pace is exactly the same as an 8:03 min/mile pace, yet they look completely different. Knowing how to translate these numbers is key to hitting a Personal Record (PR). This Running Pace Converter eliminates mental math, allowing you to synchronize your training plan with your GPS watch, treadmill display, or race course markers instantly.

Whether you are a marathoner calculating splits, a track athlete converting intervals, or a triathlete switching between imperial and metric systems, accuracy is non-negotiable. This tool ensures you are always running at the exact speed you intend, preventing burnout from starting too fast or disappointment from starting too slow.

How to Use This Tool

1. Input Pace: Enter your current pace in Minutes and Seconds (e.g., 9 min 30 sec).
2. Select Source: Choose if this pace is per Mile (/mi) or per Kilometer (/km).
3. Select Target: Choose the unit you want to convert to.
4. Get Result: Click "Convert Pace" to see the equivalent speed instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to convert pace to speed?

Speed is distance divided by time. To get MPH from a min/mile pace, divide 60 by your pace in minutes. For example, a 10-minute mile is 6 MPH (60 ÷ 10). To get KM/H from min/km, divide 60 by the pace in minutes.

What is pace vs speed?

Pace measures time per unit of distance (e.g., 8 minutes/mile), which is preferred by runners to track endurance. Speed measures distance per unit of time (e.g., 7.5 mph), which is preferred by cyclists and drivers.

How to calculate pace per mile?

Divide your total running time in minutes by the distance run in miles. For a 30-minute run over 3 miles, your calculation is 30 ÷ 3 = 10 minutes per mile.

What is the pace conversion between distances?

There are approximately 1.609 kilometers in a mile. To convert min/mile to min/km, divide your total pace seconds by 1.609. To convert min/km to min/mile, multiply your total pace seconds by 1.609.

Are treadmill distances and paces accurate?

Treadmills are consistent but not always accurate due to belt slippage or calibration errors. Additionally, the lack of wind resistance makes treadmill running slightly easier than outdoor running at the equivalent pace.