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Running pace calculator

Calculate time per kilometer from a run.

01 / INPUTS

Your numbers

02 / YOUR RESULT
6
Minutes per kilometer

6:00 min/km

Default inputs are examples. Change them to match your situation.

How to use this calculator

Calculate time per kilometer from a run. Enter distance (km), time (minutes). The result updates when you change an input. To compare two sets of inputs, save scenario A, then enter the second set; the result panel shows the difference.

Formula and limits

Pace = elapsed minutes ÷ kilometers. Seconds display rounds to the nearest whole second.

Worked example

The following example uses the calculator’s starting values. It is an illustration of the method, not a recommended target.

InputExample value
Distance (km)5
Time (minutes)30

Minutes per kilometer: 6
6:00 min/km

Interpreting your result

Use the distance and time conventions specified in the labels. These tools calculate descriptive metrics, not individualized exercise prescriptions or performance guarantees.

Comparing alternatives

Save the first result as scenario A, then change one input. The comparison shows the numeric difference; it does not label either result as better. Choose inputs that describe realistic alternatives. Values shown on screen are rounded, so calculations from rounded intermediate results may differ slightly.

Implementation updated September 25, 2026 · How we check calculations