Swim Pace Calculator
Work out your swim pace per 100 from any distance and time, in metres or yards.
How to use the swim pace calculator
- Choose metres or yards.
- Enter the distance you swam and your time.
- Click Calculate to see pace per 100 and per 50.
Pace per 100 is the swimmer's currency
Just as runners think in pace per km, swimmers benchmark everything in seconds per 100. Tracking it across sessions is the simplest way to see your fitness improve.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good swim pace per 100m?
Recreational swimmers often sit around 2:00–2:30 per 100 m; competitive pool swimmers go well under 1:20. Open-water and triathlon paces are a little slower.
How do I convert pool times to pace?
Divide your total time by the distance and multiply by 100. This tool does it automatically and also shows your per-50 pace.
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