Running Pace Converter
Convert running pace between minutes per kilometer and minutes per mile, with equivalent speeds in km/h and mph. A quick two-way pace converter.
By Jonas Lindemann · Updated · How we build our calculators
8:03/ mile
12.00
km/h
7.46
mph
Note: 1 mile = 1.609344 km, so a per-mile pace is always a larger number than the equivalent per-km pace. To convert min/km to min/mile, multiply by 1.609344.
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Calculation Method
This running pace converter switches your pace between minutes per kilometer and minutes per mile, and shows the equivalent speed in km/h and mph — handy when race plans, treadmills, and training partners use different units.
How to Convert Pace
A mile is 1.609344 kilometers, so:
- min/km → min/mile: multiply by 1.609344
- min/mile → min/km: divide by 1.609344
- pace → speed (km/h): 60 ÷ pace per km
Pace Conversion Reference
| min/km | min/mile | km/h |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 | 6:26 | 15.0 |
| 5:00 | 8:03 | 12.0 |
| 6:00 | 9:39 | 10.0 |
| 7:00 | 11:16 | 8.6 |
Pace is time per distance, so a larger per-mile number than per-km number is expected — a mile takes longer to cover than a kilometer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Multiply your pace per km by 1.609344 to get pace per mile, or divide pace per mile by 1.609344 to get pace per km. A 5:00/km pace is about 8:03/mile.
A 5:00 per kilometer pace converts to about 8:03 per mile, or roughly 12 km/h (7.5 mph).
Speed in km/h equals 60 divided by your pace in minutes per km. A 5:00/km pace is 60 / 5 = 12 km/h. The converter shows both pace and speed automatically.