Pace Converter
Convert between running pace and speed units: min/km, min/mi, km/h, mph, m/s, and ft/s. Perfect for runners and athletes. Free, 100% in your browser.
Reference
How does pace conversion work?
Pace and speed are inversely related — pace measures time per distance (e.g., 5:00 min/km), while speed measures distance per time (e.g., 12 km/h). This tool converts through meters per second (m/s) as the base unit. Pace units like min/km and min/mi are inverted during conversion: a faster pace means a lower number (unlike speed where a higher number is faster).
Unit reference
min/km — minutes per kilometer. The standard pace unit in metric countries. min/mi — minutes per mile. The standard pace unit in the US and UK. km/h — kilometers per hour. Common for speed displays on treadmills. mph — miles per hour. Common in the US. m/s — meters per second. The SI unit of speed. ft/s — feet per second. Imperial speed unit.
Common use cases
Running — convert between min/km and min/mi for international race comparisons. Training — set treadmill speed (km/h or mph) based on target pace (min/km). Race planning — calculate expected finish times by converting pace to speed. Cycling — compare cycling speeds across different units. Fitness tracking — understand pace data from GPS watches in different units.
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