About Pace Converter Tool
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This Pace Converter converts running and cycling pace between minutes per kilometer (min/km) and minutes per mile (min/mile), and also converts between pace and speed (km/h or mph). It can estimate finish times for common race distances: 5K, 10K, half marathon (21.1 km), and marathon (42.2 km).
Key Features
- Converts min/km ↔ min/mile.
- Converts pace to speed (km/h and mph).
- Estimates finish times for 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon.
- Real-time conversion.
- Runs in your browser.
How to Use the Tool
- Enter your pace in min/km or min/mile.
- The equivalent pace and speed in other units appear.
- Scroll down to see estimated race finish times.
Core Benefits
- Training: set your GPS watch target pace in the right units for your country.
- Race planning: calculate your goal finish time from target pace.
- Compare paces from different events using a common unit.
Common Use Cases
- A UK runner with a 5:30/km pace converting to min/mile for a US race (8:51/mile).
- Calculating marathon finish time from a 6:00/km training pace (4:13:55).
- Converting Garmin watch pace display between metric and imperial.
Pro Tips
- 4:00/km = about 6:26/mile. 5:00/km = 8:03/mile. 6:00/km = 9:39/mile.
- Sub-4-hour marathon requires a pace faster than 5:41/km or 9:09/mile.
- For Parkrun (5K): 25 minutes = 5:00/km. 30 minutes = 6:00/km.
Use this free Pace Converter to instantly convert between units. Works in any browser on any device — no sign-up required.