Pace Converter
Convert your running pace between minutes per kilometre and minutes per mile, so race plans and treadmill numbers finally line up.
About the Pace Converter
This tool converts a running or walking pace between minutes per kilometre, minutes per mile and seconds per metre. Pace is the inverse of speed - it tells you the time taken to cover a fixed distance - so a smaller pace number means you are moving faster.
How to use it
- Enter your pace into its field, for example 5 minutes per kilometre.
- Read the matching pace in minutes per mile for race plans and treadmills.
- Convert in either direction so training apps and event signage line up.
This is built for runners juggling kilometre splits with mile-based race plans, or comparing a treadmill set in mph against an outdoor target pace. Because a mile is longer than a kilometre, your minutes-per-mile figure is always a larger number than your minutes-per-kilometre figure - specifically about 1.609 times bigger. For example, 5:00 per km works out to roughly 8:03 per mile. The tool runs in your browser and keeps your training data on your device.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert minutes per kilometre to minutes per mile?
Multiply your per-kilometre pace by 1.60934. A 5:00 min/km pace becomes about 8:03 min/mile, because a mile is 1.609 km long.
Is a lower pace number faster or slower?
Lower is faster. Pace measures time per distance, so 4:30 per km is quicker than 5:30 per km. This is the opposite of speed, where a higher number is faster.
What pace do I need to run a sub-4-hour marathon?
A 4-hour marathon (42.195 km) needs an average pace of about 5:41 per km, or roughly 9:09 per mile, held for the whole distance.
How is pace different from speed?
Pace is time divided by distance (minutes per km), while speed is distance divided by time (km per hour). They are inverses, so 12 km/h equals a pace of 5:00 per km.