Pace Conversion Chart
A complete reference table converting between minutes per mile, minutes per kilometer, miles per hour, and kilometers per hour for running paces from 5:00/mi to 15:00/mi.
Running Pace Conversion Table
Each row shows equivalent pace/speed across all four common units.
| min/mi | min/km | mph | kph |
|---|
How to Use This Chart
Find your current pace in any column and read across to see the equivalent in all other units. This is especially useful for:
- Treadmill runners: Treadmills display speed in mph or kph. Find your target pace in min/mi and read across to set the treadmill speed.
- GPS watch users: If your watch shows min/km but you think in min/mi (or vice versa), this table provides instant conversion.
- Race planning: Know your goal pace in one unit? Quickly see what it is in every other format.
- International running: Racing abroad where distances are metric? Convert your familiar imperial paces to metric equivalents.
Common Race Pace Benchmarks
| Benchmark | min/mi | min/km | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-20 min 5K | 6:26/mi | 3:59/km | 9.3 mph |
| Sub-25 min 5K | 8:03/mi | 5:00/km | 7.5 mph |
| Sub-50 min 10K | 8:03/mi | 5:00/km | 7.5 mph |
| Sub-2:00 Half Marathon | 9:09/mi | 5:41/km | 6.6 mph |
| Sub-4:00 Marathon | 9:09/mi | 5:41/km | 6.6 mph |
| Sub-3:30 Marathon | 8:01/mi | 4:59/km | 7.5 mph |
| Sub-3:00 Marathon | 6:52/mi | 4:16/km | 8.7 mph |
Pace vs. Speed — What's the Difference?
Pace is time per distance (e.g., 8:00 per mile). Speed is distance per time (e.g., 7.5 mph). They're inversely related — as pace decreases (gets faster), speed increases.
Most runners think in pace because it maps directly to effort and lap times. Treadmills and cycling use speed. This chart bridges both worlds.
Converting Pace Manually
If you need to convert without a chart:
- min/mi → min/km: Divide by 1.60934
- min/km → min/mi: Multiply by 1.60934
- min/mi → mph: 60 ÷ pace (in decimal minutes)
- mph → kph: Multiply by 1.60934
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert min/mi to min/km?
Divide your min/mi pace by 1.60934. For example, 8:00/mi ÷ 1.60934 = 4:58/km. Or use the table above for instant lookup.
What pace is 6 mph?
6 mph equals 10:00 per mile or 6:13 per kilometer. This is a common beginner running pace and a moderate walk/jog speed.
What pace is 10 kph on a treadmill?
10 kph equals 6:00 per kilometer, which is 9:39 per mile (approximately 6.2 mph). This is a solid recreational running pace.
Why do runners use pace instead of speed?
Pace (time per distance) is more practical for running because it directly tells you how long each mile or kilometer takes. It's easy to calculate finish times: multiply pace by distance.
What's world-record marathon pace?
The current marathon world record (2:00:35 by Kelvin Kiptum) was run at approximately 4:34/mi or 2:51/km — a speed of 13.1 mph (21.1 kph).