5K Mile Pace Calculator
5K Pace Calculator works out Pace and Pace per mile from Solve for, Application and Distance. The default figures on this page give pace of 300 s/km; change any entry and the result, the working and the sources update together.
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6 steps
- Distance = 5 km (3.1069 miles).
- Elapsed time = 1500 s (25:00).
- Pace = time / distance = 1500 / 5 = 300 s per km.
- Pace per mile = 300 x 1.609344 = 482.803 s.
- Speed = distance / hours = 5 / (1500 / 3600) = 12 km/h.
- Split table built at 1 km intervals.
Split tabletable
| split | distanceKm | splitSeconds | cumulativeSeconds | cumulativeTime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 300 | 300 | 5:00 |
| 2 | 2 | 300 | 600 | 10:00 |
| 3 | 3 | 300 | 900 | 15:00 |
| 4 | 4 | 300 | 1,200 | 20:00 |
| 5 | 5 | 300 | 1,500 | 25:00 |
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What the 5K Pace Calculator calculates
Solves pace, finish time or distance from any two of them, and prints average speed and an even-effort split table for the course.
How to use this 5K Pace Calculator
Enter Solve for, Application, Distance and Distance (miles). Pace updates as you type. Change one figure at a time to see what drives the result.
How the result is worked out
Open “How this is worked out” beside the result for the step-by-step calculation behind Pace, Pace per mile and Pace per kilometre.
The method follows OpenStax Elementary Algebra 2e, proportional relationships (rate = quantity per unit), NIST Special Publication 811, international mile = 1.609344 km exactly and World Athletics Competition Rules, standard road race distances (marathon 42.195 km).
What you can compare
Change one input at a time to see how it affects Pace, Pace per mile and Pace per kilometre. The inputs you can vary are Solve for, Application, Distance, Distance (miles), Duration and Duration (h:mm:ss).
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Frequently asked questions
How can I figure out my 5K pace?
Solves pace, finish time or distance from any two of them, and prints average speed and an even-effort split table for the course. Open “How this is worked out” beside the result to see each step for your own figures.
Is a 5K in 1 hour good?
Solves pace, finish time or distance from any two of them, and prints average speed and an even-effort split table for the course. On the figures this page opens with — distance 5 km and duration 1,500 s — the pace is 300 s/km. Put your own figures in their place and the working updates beside the result.
Is a 30 minute 5K respectable?
It needs Solve for, Application, Distance, Distance (miles), Duration and Duration (h:mm:ss). Nothing else is required, and the figures stay in your browser.
Is it possible to run a 5K at 4.5 mph?
The result gives Pace, Pace per mile, Pace per kilometre, Average speed, Speed and Finish time, each labelled with its unit so the figure can be read on its own.
What information do I need for the 5K Pace Calculator?
You need Solve for, Application, Distance, Distance (miles), Duration, Duration (h:mm:ss), Pace and Pace (mm:ss). The page opens with default figures that give pace of 300 s/km, so you can see the scale before entering your own.
What does this 5K Pace Calculator show?
It shows Pace, Pace per mile, Pace per kilometre, Average speed, Speed, Finish time, Distance and Split table, with the working and any warnings for your entries.