How to convert running pace
Enter your pace and pick a race distance.
1
Enter pace
Use minutes and seconds per kilometre from a watch or treadmill.
2
Pick a distance
The finish estimate applies the same pace over the selected race.
3
Check the mile pace
The main result is the equivalent pace per mile.
What does this tool do?
Pace is a time per fixed distance, so converting between kilometres and miles multiplies by 1.609344. The race estimate applies the same pace across a standard distance.
The Formula
Pace per mile = pace per km × 1.609344; finish time = pace × distanceFrequently Asked Questions
What pace is a 4-hour marathon?
240 minutes over 42.195 km is 5:41 per km, or about 9:09 per mile.
Is min/mile pace a larger number than min/km?
Yes. A mile is longer than a kilometre, so the time per mile is about 1.61 times the time per kilometre at the same speed.