Quick reference table
Common running pace and speed conversions
| From | To |
|---|---|
| 1 min/km | 60 km/h |
| 1 km/h | 60 min/km |
| 1 min/km | 1.609344 min/mi |
| 1 min/mi | 0.6213711922 min/km |
| 1 mph | 60 min/mi |
| 1 min/mi | 60 mph |
| 1 km/h | 0.6213711922 mph |
How to convert running pace and speed
Runners think in pace (minutes per kilometer or mile), while treadmills and cars show speed (km/h or mph). Pace and speed are inverses of each other, so a faster pace is a smaller number. Enter pace as a decimal number of minutes, for example 5.5 for 5 minutes 30 seconds.
Pace (time per distance) and speed (distance per time) are inverses of each other. They are converted through km/h, so 0 cannot be converted.
The converter above applies the right formula for the units you choose and shows the result instantly.
Worked examples
Minutes per kilometer to Kilometers per hour
| Minutes per kilometer (min/km) | Kilometers per hour (km/h) |
|---|---|
| 3 min/km | 20 km/h |
| 4 min/km | 15 km/h |
| 5 min/km | 12 km/h |
| 6 min/km | 10 km/h |
| 7 min/km | 8.571428571 km/h |
| 8 min/km | 7.5 km/h |
| 10 min/km | 6 km/h |
| 12 min/km | 5 km/h |
Kilometers per hour to Minutes per kilometer
| Kilometers per hour (km/h) | Minutes per kilometer (min/km) |
|---|---|
| 3 km/h | 20 min/km |
| 4 km/h | 15 min/km |
| 5 km/h | 12 min/km |
| 6 km/h | 10 min/km |
| 7 km/h | 8.571428571 min/km |
| 8 km/h | 7.5 min/km |
| 10 km/h | 6 min/km |
| 12 km/h | 5 min/km |
Running pace and speed units explained
| Unit | Symbol |
|---|---|
| Kilometers per hour | km/h |
| Miles per hour | mph |
| Meters per second | m/s |
| Minutes per kilometer | min/km |
| Minutes per mile | min/mi |
| Seconds per kilometer | s/km |
| Seconds per mile | s/mi |
| Minutes per 100 m | min/100m |
| Minutes per 400 m (track lap) | min/400m |
| Minutes per 500 m (rowing) | min/500m |
| Seconds per 400 m (track lap) | s/400m |
Popular conversions: min/km to min/mile, pace to km/h, mph to min/mile.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert min/km to min/mi?
Multiply the pace in min/km by 1.609344. A pace of 5:00 per km is 8.05 minutes (about 8:03) per mile.
What pace is a 10 km/h run?
10 km/h is 6 minutes per kilometer, or about 9:39 per mile.
How many km/h is 1 min/km?
1 min/km = 60 km/h, and 1 km/h = 60 min/km.
Does this running pace and speed converter work offline?
Yes. After the page has loaded once, all calculations run in your browser, so it keeps working without an internet connection.