Running Pace & Speed Calculator
Determine the pace you need to maintain to achieve your goal distance in a specific time.
Target Metrics
Required Pace
00:00 / km
Time required to cover one kilometer or mile.
Equivalent Speed
0.0 km/h
This is the average speed you need to maintain.
Why Use a Pace Calculator?
The **Pace Calculator** is an essential tool for training, especially when preparing for organized runs (marathons, half-marathons, 10K runs) or tracking fitness progress. Your pace is the amount of time it takes to cover a unit of distance (like one kilometer), while speed is the distance covered per unit of time (km/h).
Pace and Speed Formulas
The calculator uses the total time in seconds and divides it by the total distance to find the required pace in seconds per unit:
$$\text{Pace (sec/unit)} = \frac{\text{Total Time (seconds)}}{\text{Distance (km or miles)}}$$ $$\text{Speed (km/h)} = \frac{\text{Distance (km)}}{\text{Total Time (hours)}}$$
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a good running pace for a beginner?
A typical beginner running pace is generally considered to be between **6:00 and 7:30 minutes per kilometer** (or 9:40 to 12:00 minutes per mile). Consistency and form are more important than speed when starting out.
How do I use this to plan a race?
Use the calculator to input the race distance (e.g., 21.1 km for a half-marathon) and your **target finish time** (e.g., 2 hours). The resulting pace tells you exactly how fast you need to run each kilometer or mile to meet that goal.