What is Pace Converter?
A pace converter is a free online tool that converts between running pace and speed units. Whether you're training for a marathon, tracking your runs, or planning workouts, this tool instantly converts between minutes per kilometer, minutes per mile, miles per hour, and kilometers per hour.
Steps:
- Select the unit you're converting from
- Select the unit you're converting to
- Enter minutes and seconds (for pace) or speed value
- View the converted result instantly
Use Cases
- Converting running pace between metric and imperial
- Planning race times and splits
- Comparing running speeds across different units
- Setting training zone speeds
Key Benefits
- Instant conversion between 4 pace/speed units
- Supports both pace (min:sec) and speed (decimal) inputs
- Common pace reference table included
- Works for running, cycling, and any pace-based activity
Pro Tips
- Min/km is commonly used in most countries outside the US
- Min/mile is commonly used in the US and UK
- A 1% grade adds approximately 5-8 seconds per km to your pace
- Use the reference table to quickly find common conversions
Key Terms Explained
- Pace: Time per unit distance, expressed as min/km or min/mi
- Speed: Distance per unit time, expressed as km/h or mph
- Split: The pace or speed for a specific segment of a run
- Negative Split: Running the second half faster than the first half