Pace Calculator

Determine your running pace or speed for any race or workout.

e.g., 10 km or 6.2 miles
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e.g., 1:00:00 for 1 hour
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e.g., 6:00 min/km or 10:00 min/mile

Please fill in two fields to calculate.

Pace Converter

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e.g., 5:00 min/km

Please enter pace and convert.

How to Use Pace Calculator?

Input your distance (in miles or kilometers) and time in the pace calculator. Choose your preferred units and click Calculate to obtain your pace per mile or kilometer, average speed, and split times. Utilize it for running, walking, or cycling in order to plan your training or race strategy with CalcMate.

Training with Pace and Heart Rate

Pace and heart rate (beats per minute) are linked—faster pace raises heart rate, aiding fitness goals and preventing overtraining. Measure it with devices or manually (resting rate: 50-90 bpm; max rate: ~220 - age). Aim for 60-70% of max rate for fat burning, though this varies by person.

Practical Applications

  1. Plan running pace for race preparation or training.

  2. Combine with our TDEE Calculator for energy needs.

  3. Adjust pace for different terrains or distances.

FAQ

What is a pace calculator?

As the name suggests, our calculator allows runners and other athletes to determine their pace per mile or km with the help of a distance and time input. It returns speed, splits, and race predictions that will enable effective training.

Strategies for employing a running pace calculator

To employing a running pace calculator, input your distance and total time. The tool will provide pace, speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour, and split times for various race types like 5k or marathons.

Benefits of employing a marathon pace calculator

Marathon pace calculators allow runners to plan a marathon accurately by calculating the amount of pace needed to attain a certain target finish time. You simply need to provide your goal time, and the distance, and you get splits and speed.

Can I use pace calculators for walking?

Yes, pace calculators can be used for walking purposes. Enter the distance you are walking and the time taken to derive pace and speed, which is helpful for fitness tracking and planning long walks.

How does a 5k pace calculator work?

A 5k pace calculator works by determining the pace per mile or kilometer for an individual running 5 kilometers. Enter either a time or distance goal, and it will return the expected pace along with the estimated completion time.

What is a race pace calculator?

A race pace calculator works by estimating paces for shorter races such as 10k or half-marathons. Enter the distance and desired time and receive pace, splits as well as speed in CalcMate.

Which formulas are used in the Pace Calculator?

The online Calculator is based on the following equation: pace = total time divided by distance; time is measured in minutes and distance can be in either miles or kilometers, giving the pace in minutes per mile/kilometer. It also calculates speed which is distance divided by time, allowing the athlete to accurately split and average pace. The pace and speed calculations are independently verified by the American Running Association (ARA).

Can I use the Pace Calculator for cycling or swimming?

Yes, simply enter distance and time for cycling, swimming or any activity, and it will calculate pace or speed. The tool can be used for any distance based activity to help plan training or races in various sports.

How does terrain factor into pace calculations?

Pace calculations are based on the assumption that the terrain is relatively flat, as the calculator does not take into account elevation and surface type that may affect speed. For realistic and accurate training, run where you would normally train, using a GPS based device to factor in the elevation impact and/or adjust target pace based upon your experience.