Last updated: October 2026
Running pace shows up in three formats depending on where you are and what app you’re using: minutes per mile, minutes per kilometer, and kilometers per hour. If your GPS watch is set to the wrong units, or you’re comparing times from a race abroad, you need a fast way to convert.
This pace conversion chart covers the full range of running speeds from a brisk walk to elite race pace. Each row gives you km/h, mph, min/km, min/mile, and projected finish times for 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon.
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Full Pace Conversion Chart
| km/h | mph | min/km | min/mile | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | Marathon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0 | 4.3 | 8:34 | 13:48 | 42:51 | 1:25:43 | 3:00:50 | 6:01:40 |
| 7.5 | 4.7 | 8:00 | 12:52 | 40:00 | 1:20:00 | 2:48:47 | 5:37:34 |
| 8.0 | 5.0 | 7:30 | 12:04 | 37:30 | 1:15:00 | 2:38:14 | 5:16:28 |
| 8.5 | 5.3 | 7:04 | 11:22 | 35:18 | 1:10:35 | 2:28:55 | 4:57:51 |
| 9.0 | 5.6 | 6:40 | 10:44 | 33:20 | 1:06:40 | 2:20:39 | 4:41:18 |
| 9.5 | 5.9 | 6:19 | 10:10 | 31:35 | 1:03:09 | 2:13:15 | 4:26:30 |
| 10.0 | 6.2 | 6:00 | 9:39 | 30:00 | 1:00:00 | 2:06:35 | 4:13:10 |
| 10.5 | 6.5 | 5:43 | 9:12 | 28:34 | 57:09 | 2:00:33 | 4:01:07 |
| 11.0 | 6.8 | 5:27 | 8:47 | 27:16 | 54:33 | 1:55:05 | 3:50:09 |
| 11.5 | 7.1 | 5:13 | 8:24 | 26:05 | 52:10 | 1:50:04 | 3:40:09 |
| 12.0 | 7.5 | 5:00 | 8:03 | 25:00 | 50:00 | 1:45:29 | 3:30:59 |
| 12.5 | 7.8 | 4:48 | 7:43 | 24:00 | 48:00 | 1:41:16 | 3:22:32 |
| 13.0 | 8.1 | 4:37 | 7:26 | 23:05 | 46:09 | 1:37:22 | 3:14:45 |
| 13.5 | 8.4 | 4:27 | 7:09 | 22:13 | 44:27 | 1:33:46 | 3:07:32 |
| 14.0 | 8.7 | 4:17 | 6:54 | 21:26 | 42:51 | 1:30:25 | 3:00:50 |
| 14.5 | 9.0 | 4:08 | 6:40 | 20:41 | 41:23 | 1:27:18 | 2:54:36 |
| 15.0 | 9.3 | 4:00 | 6:26 | 20:00 | 40:00 | 1:24:23 | 2:48:47 |
| 16.0 | 9.9 | 3:45 | 6:02 | 18:45 | 37:30 | 1:19:07 | 2:38:14 |
| 17.0 | 10.6 | 3:32 | 5:41 | 17:39 | 35:18 | 1:14:28 | 2:28:55 |
| 18.0 | 11.2 | 3:20 | 5:22 | 16:40 | 33:20 | 1:10:20 | 2:20:39 |
| 19.0 | 11.8 | 3:09 | 5:05 | 15:47 | 31:35 | 1:06:37 | 2:13:15 |
| 20.0 | 12.4 | 3:00 | 4:50 | 15:00 | 30:00 | 1:03:18 | 2:06:35 |
| 21.0 | 13.0 | 2:51 | 4:36 | 14:17 | 28:34 | 1:00:17 | 2:00:33 |
How to Convert Pace Manually
min/mile ↔ min/km
1 mile = 1.60934 km. To convert:
- min/mile → min/km: Divide your pace by 1.60934. A 8:00/mile pace ÷ 1.60934 = 4:58/km.
- min/km → min/mile: Multiply your pace by 1.60934. A 5:00/km pace × 1.60934 = 8:03/mile.
km/h → min/km
Divide 60 by your km/h speed. At 10 km/h: 60 ÷ 10 = 6:00 min/km.
km/h → mph
Divide by 1.60934. At 10 km/h: 10 ÷ 1.60934 = 6.2 mph.
mph → min/mile
Divide 60 by your mph speed. At 6.2 mph: 60 ÷ 6.2 = 9:41 min/mile.
Common Pace Benchmarks
| Benchmark | min/mile | min/km | km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisk walk | 15:00 | 9:19 | 6.4 |
| Easy run / recovery | 11:00–12:00 | 6:50–7:27 | 8.0–8.8 |
| Average recreational runner | 9:00–10:00 | 5:35–6:13 | 9.7–10.7 |
| Sub-2 hr half marathon | 9:09 | 5:41 | 10.5 |
| Sub-4 hr marathon | 9:09 | 5:41 | 10.5 |
| Sub-45 min 10K | 7:15 | 4:30 | 13.3 |
| Sub-25 min 5K | 8:03 | 5:00 | 12.0 |
| Sub-20 min 5K | 6:26 | 4:00 | 15.0 |
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Treadmill Speed to Pace Conversion
Treadmills display speed in mph (US) or km/h (metric). Here’s how those speeds translate to running pace:
| Treadmill (mph) | Treadmill (km/h) | Pace (min/mile) | Pace (min/km) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 8.0 | 12:00 | 7:27 |
| 5.5 | 8.9 | 10:55 | 6:47 |
| 6.0 | 9.7 | 10:00 | 6:13 |
| 6.5 | 10.5 | 9:14 | 5:44 |
| 7.0 | 11.3 | 8:34 | 5:20 |
| 7.5 | 12.1 | 8:00 | 4:58 |
| 8.0 | 12.9 | 7:30 | 4:40 |
| 8.5 | 13.7 | 7:04 | 4:23 |
| 9.0 | 14.5 | 6:40 | 4:09 |
| 9.5 | 15.3 | 6:19 | 3:55 |
| 10.0 | 16.1 | 6:00 | 3:44 |
Get Precise Race Splits for Any Pace
Use the splits calculator to get every individual mile split for any goal race time — in miles or kilometers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is pace in running?
Pace is the time it takes you to run one unit of distance — either one mile or one kilometer. A 9:00/mile pace means you cover one mile every 9 minutes. It’s the inverse of speed: a faster runner has a lower (smaller) pace number.
Is a 6:00 min/km pace good?
A 6:00 min/km pace (9:39 min/mile) is a solid recreational running pace. It projects to a 30:00 5K, a 1:00:00 10K, and a 2:06:35 half marathon — a respectable time for a recreational runner. For a beginner, it’s an ambitious goal; for an intermediate runner, it’s a comfortable training pace.
What does 10 km/h feel like?
10 km/h equals 6:00 min/km or 9:39 min/mile. For most people, this is a moderate running effort — not a jog, but not a hard race pace. On a treadmill, 10.0 km/h is a common starting point for a steady-state cardio session.
How do I change my Garmin from km to miles?
On most Garmin devices: Settings → System → Units → Distance → Statute (miles) or Metric (km). The pace display will update automatically once you change the distance unit.
What pace is a 30-minute 5K?
A 30:00 5K requires a 9:39 per mile pace or 6:00 per kilometer pace, equivalent to 10.0 km/h on a treadmill.
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