Pace Calculator
The Pace Calculator converts a completed distance and elapsed time into time per kilometre or mile. It is useful for running, walking, and training logs, provided the distance and time refer to the same activity.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the distance, elapsed time, and distance unit used by the workout.
- Review the worked five-kilometre run and compare its arithmetic with the inputs you plan to use.
- Change one input at a time when exploring a different scenario, and keep units and assumptions consistent.
Average pace
Pace = elapsed time ÷ distance; speed is distance ÷ elapsed time.
- Average pace does not show changes in effort along the route, and recorded distance may differ from the true distance because of GPS or track measurement.
- The page's numerical output is calculated from the values entered; it does not independently verify whether those inputs fit the real-world situation.
Worked examples
Five-kilometre run
A 5 km run takes 30 minutes.
30 minutes ÷ 5 km = 6 minutes per kilometre
Average pace is 6:00 min/km.
Understanding the result
Lower time per kilometre means a faster pace when distance units are comparable.
Elevation, terrain, stop time, GPS error, and weather can affect comparisons between workouts.
Important notes
Compare sessions using the same distance unit and the same elapsed-time convention.
Displayed values may be rounded for readability. Keep appropriate precision for intermediate calculations and check the unit labels before using the result.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Pace Calculator result mean?
Lower time per kilometre means a faster pace when distance units are comparable.
What should I check before using the pace calculator?
Compare sessions using the same distance unit and the same elapsed-time convention.
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