Running Pace Calculator: Pace and Speed From Any Run
Two numbers describe every run: how long each kilometre took, and how fast you averaged overall. This calculator gives you both from one time and distance.
What is the Running Pace Calculator?
Pace is simply your total time divided by your distance, usually shown as minutes and seconds per kilometre, while average speed is distance divided by time in hours. This tool reports both, so you can compare runs of different lengths on equal footing. It is a straightforward arithmetic tool with no health claims, and it works just as well for walking or cycling distances.
How to use it
- Enter the distance you covered in kilometres.
- Enter your total time in minutes.
- Read your pace per kilometre and average speed.
Worked example
Running 10 km in 50 minutes gives a pace of 5:00 minutes per kilometre and an average speed of 12 km/h.
How do I calculate my running pace?
Divide your total time in minutes by the distance in kilometres. A 50-minute 10 km run, for instance, is 5 minutes per kilometre, which equals an average speed of 12 km per hour. Pace is the number runners usually track, because it stays comparable whether you run 5 km or a marathon.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good running pace?
There is no universal good pace — it depends on distance, fitness, and terrain; comparing your own pace over time is more useful than comparing with others.
Can I use this for miles?
Not directly — enter kilometres. To convert, multiply miles by 1.609 to get kilometres first.