Pace calculator logo

Running Pace Calculator

Best place to calculate your running pace
Pace calculatorArticlesAbout

From Imperial Running Pace to Metric

Picture of the runner

Running enthusiasts often track their performance in minutes per mile (min/mile), the standard unit in countries like the United States. But venture abroad or delve into international races, and you'll encounter the metric system's minutes per kilometer (min/km). Don't let the change in measurement system confuse you. Converting your imperial pace to metric is a breeze. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the conversion effortlessly.

Step 1: Grasp Your Imperial Pace

The first step is to solidify your current running pace in minutes per mile. Let's say you can conquer a mile in a cool 10 minutes. This translates to a pace of 10 min/mile.

Step 2: Embrace the Conversion Factor

The magic number for our conversion is 1.609. Why? Because there are 1.609 kilometers (km) in every mile. To convert your pace from min/mile to min/km, we simply divide your imperial pace by this conversion factor.

Example in Action:

  • We established your pace as 10 min/mile.

  • Divide 10 min/mile by 1.609: 10 min/mile / 1.609 = 6.22 min/km (approximately)

Step 3: Deciphering Your Metric Pace

The result you obtain represents your pace in minutes per kilometer. In our example, 6.22 min/km signifies that it takes you roughly 6 minutes and 13 seconds to cover one kilometer. Please note, that 0.22 min is not 22 seconds, it’s 22% of the minute, so you need to convert this remainder number to the actual seconds in order to obtain the final result that makes sense: 60 sec * 0.22 approximately equals to 13 sec

Tech Tools to the Rescue (Optional Step):

For those who prefer a swift and effortless conversion, there's a multitude of online pace calculators at your disposal. All you need to do is input your imperial pace (min/mile), and the calculator will work its magic, presenting your pace in min/km.

Convert distance and pace from imperial to metric

Understanding the Lingo:

Remember, a lower number in min/km signifies a faster pace. As you rack up the training miles (or kilometers!), you'll develop an intuition for your pace in both imperial and metric units.

Pace calculatorArticlesAboutPrivacy Policy