Running Pace Calculator
Pace = time ÷ distance
Calculate average running pace from distance and elapsed minutes.
Formula
Pace = time ÷ distance
Worked example
Elapsed time: 30 min
Distance: 5 km
With these inputs, the result is 6 min/km.
How to use this calculator
- Identify the quantity you want to calculate.
- Enter your measurements in the units shown on each field.
- Read the result, which updates as you change the inputs.
- Check the assumptions below before applying the result.
Assumptions and limits
This is a timing calculation, not a training prescription.
Precision and checking
Results are rounded for display. Use the most accurate measurements available, and avoid rounding your inputs unnecessarily. Extra decimal places in a result do not make an estimate more reliable.
To check a result, substitute the same input values into the formula shown above. Change one value at a time to understand how the quantity responds.
Frequently asked questions
What assumptions does this calculation use?
This is a timing calculation, not a training prescription.
Are my inputs sent to a server?
No. The calculation runs locally in your browser. The result updates as you edit the inputs.
