Pace Converter
Enter a pace in minutes per mile or per kilometre, or a speed in mph or km/h, and get the other three plus the finish time that pace produces at every standard distance.
per mile
9:00
per km
5:36
mph
6.67
km/h
10.73
| Distance | Time at this pace |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 5:36 |
| 1 mile | 9:00 |
| 5K | 27:58 |
| 10K | 55:55 |
| 15K | 1:23:53 |
| 10 miles | 1:30:00 |
| Half marathon | 1:57:59 |
| Marathon | 3:55:58 |
| 50K | 4:39:37 |
Pace conversion chart
Every row is one pace expressed four ways, with 5K and marathon times so you can see what it means on the road. The mph column is what to set a treadmill to.
| min/mi | min/km | mph | km/h | 5K | 10K | Marathon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 | 3:06 | 12.0 | 19.3 | 15:32 | 31:04 | 2:11:06 |
| 5:30 | 3:25 | 10.9 | 17.6 | 17:05 | 34:11 | 2:24:12 |
| 6:00 | 3:44 | 10.0 | 16.1 | 18:38 | 37:17 | 2:37:19 |
| 6:30 | 4:02 | 9.2 | 14.9 | 20:12 | 40:23 | 2:50:25 |
| 7:00 | 4:21 | 8.6 | 13.8 | 21:45 | 43:30 | 3:03:32 |
| 7:30 | 4:40 | 8.0 | 12.9 | 23:18 | 46:36 | 3:16:38 |
| 8:00 | 4:58 | 7.5 | 12.1 | 24:51 | 49:43 | 3:29:45 |
| 8:30 | 5:17 | 7.1 | 11.4 | 26:24 | 52:49 | 3:42:52 |
| 9:00 | 5:36 | 6.7 | 10.7 | 27:58 | 55:55 | 3:55:58 |
| 9:30 | 5:54 | 6.3 | 10.2 | 29:31 | 59:02 | 4:09:05 |
| 10:00 | 6:13 | 6.0 | 9.7 | 31:04 | 1:02:08 | 4:22:11 |
| 10:30 | 6:31 | 5.7 | 9.2 | 32:37 | 1:05:15 | 4:35:18 |
| 11:00 | 6:50 | 5.5 | 8.8 | 34:11 | 1:08:21 | 4:48:24 |
| 12:00 | 7:27 | 5.0 | 8.0 | 37:17 | 1:14:34 | 5:14:38 |
| 13:00 | 8:05 | 4.6 | 7.4 | 40:23 | 1:20:47 | 5:40:51 |
| 14:00 | 8:42 | 4.3 | 6.9 | 43:30 | 1:27:00 | 6:07:04 |
| 15:00 | 9:19 | 4.0 | 6.4 | 46:36 | 1:33:12 | 6:33:17 |
Treadmill speeds to pace
Consoles step in tenths of a mile per hour. These are the settings people actually use.
| mph | min/mi | min/km | km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 20:00 | 12:26 | 4.8 |
| 3.5 | 17:09 | 10:39 | 5.6 |
| 4.0 | 15:00 | 9:19 | 6.4 |
| 4.5 | 13:20 | 8:17 | 7.2 |
| 5.0 | 12:00 | 7:27 | 8.0 |
| 5.5 | 10:55 | 6:47 | 8.9 |
| 6.0 | 10:00 | 6:13 | 9.7 |
| 6.5 | 9:14 | 5:44 | 10.5 |
| 7.0 | 8:34 | 5:20 | 11.3 |
| 7.5 | 8:00 | 4:58 | 12.1 |
| 8.0 | 7:30 | 4:40 | 12.9 |
| 8.5 | 7:04 | 4:23 | 13.7 |
| 9.0 | 6:40 | 4:09 | 14.5 |
| 10.0 | 6:00 | 3:44 | 16.1 |
| 11.0 | 5:27 | 3:23 | 17.7 |
| 12.0 | 5:00 | 3:06 | 19.3 |
The arithmetic
- 1 mile = 1.609344 km, so seconds per km = seconds per mile ÷ 1.609344.
- mph = 60 ÷ (minutes per mile); km/h = 60 ÷ (minutes per km); km/h = mph × 1.609344.
- Watch the decimal-minutes trap: 8.5 min/mile is 8:30, not 8:50. Convert to seconds first (510 s), do the division, then back to m:ss.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert minutes per mile to minutes per km?
Divide by 1.609. An 8:00 mile is 480 seconds; 480 ÷ 1.609 = 298 seconds = 4:58 per km. Going the other way, multiply: 5:00/km is 300 s × 1.609 = 483 s = 8:03 per mile. A useful mental shortcut: min/km ≈ min/mile × 0.62, and min/mile ≈ min/km × 1.6.
How do I convert pace to mph?
Speed in mph = 60 ÷ pace in minutes per mile. A 10:00 mile is 6.0 mph; a 7:30 mile (7.5 min) is 8.0 mph. For km/h use 60 ÷ min per km: 5:00/km is 12.0 km/h.
What is 6.0 mph in pace?
10:00 per mile, 6:13 per km. Treadmill speeds and paces are the same quantity written differently: a whole-number speed rarely gives a round pace, which is why the chart below exists.
Is a 'mile' on my treadmill the same as a road mile?
The console assumes belt distance equals ground distance, which is close but not exact -- belt slippage and calibration typically put treadmill distance within 1-3% of true. Treat the treadmill's pace as approximate and calibrate against a footpod or a track if it matters.
These calculators use published exercise-science formulas and are for training guidance. They are estimates, not medical advice: if you have a heart condition or are starting exercise after a long break, talk to a doctor before training by heart rate or pace targets.