Pace Converter
Convert any running speed or pace into all four common units — min/km, min/mile, km/h and mph.
How to use the pace converter
- Choose the unit you already have.
- Type the value (speed as a number, pace as mm:ss).
- See the equivalent speed and pace in every other unit instantly.
Why runners and treadmills use different units
Treadmills usually display speed in mph or km/h, while runners think in pace (min per km or mile). Converting between them lets you set a treadmill to match your goal race pace, or compare an outdoor run to a treadmill session.
Why runners juggle four different units
Race results come in minutes per kilometre or mile, treadmills show miles or kilometres per hour, and training partners abroad often use the other system entirely. Being able to convert instantly means you can follow any plan, set any treadmill, and compare efforts with anyone without doing mental arithmetic mid-run.
Speed versus pace, and when each is clearer
Pace (time per distance) is intuitive for racing: '4:30 per kilometre' tells you exactly what each kilometre should take. Speed (distance per time) is clearer for comparing to vehicles, treadmills, and cycling. They are inverses of each other, so a small change in speed at fast paces represents a large change in time per kilometre, which is why elite paces look so tightly packed.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert mph to minutes per mile?
Divide 60 by your speed in mph. 6 mph is 10:00 per mile (60 ÷ 6). This converter does it for you and also shows min/km and km/h.
What is 10 km/h in pace per km?
10 km/h equals a 6:00 per kilometre pace, because 60 minutes ÷ 10 km = 6 minutes per km.
How do I convert min/mile to min/km quickly?
Divide your per-mile pace by 1.609. An 8:00/mile pace is about 4:58/km. This converter does it instantly and also shows the equivalent speeds.
What treadmill speed matches my outdoor pace?
Enter your pace and read the km/h or mph value, then set that on the treadmill. Adding a 1% incline helps the treadmill effort better match outdoor running.
Why do my outdoor and treadmill paces feel different?
Treadmills remove air resistance and pace you mechanically, so the same speed can feel easier outdoors-to-treadmill. A 1% incline is the usual fix for matching effort.
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