Using the Pace Calculator
Enter distance in kilometers and duration in minutes. Decide whether you are using moving time or total elapsed time, because pauses change the average. For a 5-kilometer outing lasting 30 minutes, the average is 6 minutes per kilometer.
Worked example
Use the example inputs below to reproduce this result. These are the form's starting values, not recommended targets. Changing your inputs updates your result above; this worked example stays fixed for comparison. Results are rounded for display.
Example inputs
- Distance (km)
- 5
- Duration (minutes)
- 30
Example result
- Pace (minutes/km)
- 6
- Pace (minutes/mile)
- 9.656064
- Speed (km/h)
- 10
Method and assumptions
Pace = elapsed time / distance. Speed = distance / elapsed time.
Compare like-for-like sessions
Training estimates are more useful when the recorded activity is consistent. Keep the same exercise, measurement method and definition of duration when comparing sessions. Equipment, conditions and effort can change the meaning of similar-looking numbers. A calculator can summarize the entries, but it cannot assess technique, recovery or whether a session is appropriate for you.
Common question
Does a lower pace number mean I am moving faster?
Yes, when pace is expressed as time per unit distance. Covering each kilometer in fewer minutes means a higher speed. Speed works the other way around: more kilometers per hour means faster movement.
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