Running Pace & Speed Converter — How to use
Convert running pace and speed instantly between minutes per mile, minutes per kilometre, metres per second, kilometres per hour and miles per hour. This tool is perfect for runners who record pace in miles but coach in kilometres — or for coaches who need consistent units across athletes.
How it works
Enter a pace or speed in the input box. Examples:
7:30→ seven minutes thirty seconds per mile/km7.5→ seven and a half minutes (decimal minutes)12.5→ a numeric speed (units depend on the selected input)
Choose the input unit (min/mi, min/km, m/s, km/h or mph).
Select the primary output unit — the main result will display in bold.
Click Convert (or press Enter) to see the primary result and all other equivalent units.
Use Swap input & primary to flip the selected units quickly.
Common uses
Convert a race pace recorded in miles to the equivalent training pace in min/km.
Turn GPS speed (km/h) into lap or interval pace for training sessions.
Compare athlete performances when data comes in mixed units.
Tips
Enter pace as
mm:ss(recommended) or decimal minutes.Speeds should be entered as simple decimal numbers.
The calculator uses the standard distance definition (1 mile = 1,609.344 m) for accurate conversions.
Need more?
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FAQ
What formats are accepted?
mm:ss(e.g.7:30) or decimal minutes (e.g.7.5); speeds accept plain numbers.Is this accurate for race planning? Yes — conversions use standard distance values and are suitable for training planning.
Running pace & speed converter
Enter a pace (mm:ss or decimal minutes) or a speed, choose the input unit and select which unit you want shown as the primary output. Primary output displays in bold.