Speed from Pace
Running speed in km/h from pace in min/km.
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Example
5 min/km ⇒ 12 km/h
How it works
Pace tells you how many minutes it takes to cover 1 kilometre, while speed tells you how many kilometres you cover in 1 hour. Since 1 hour is 60 minutes, you convert from minutes per kilometre to kilometres per hour by dividing 60 by the pace. A smaller pace means you cover each kilometre faster, so the speed gets larger.
When to use it
Use this formula when converting running or walking pace from min/km into km/h for training logs, race analysis, or comparing performances. It is especially useful when a watch, app, or coach gives pace but you want speed.
Worked example, step by step
Pace = 6 min/km v = 60 / pace v = 60 / 6 v = 10 So the speed is 10 km/h.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using pace directly as speed without converting minutes to hours
- Dividing pace by 60 instead of 60 by pace
- Mixing units, such as using min/mile with this km/h formula
Did You Know?
Elite marathoners sustain almost 21 km/h — a blistering pace under 3 minutes per kilometre for over two hours.
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