Pace Calculator
Calculate pace, time, and distance for running, walking, and biking activities. Features multipoint pace calculator, pace converter, and finish time estimator with world record comparisons.
Pace Calculator
Format: hh:mm:ss (e.g., 00:50:25 or 5:3)
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Note that placeholder zeros do not need to be entered in the "Time" or "Pace" field. For example, the time 5 minutes 3 seconds does not need to be entered as 00:05:03, and can be entered as 5:3.
Multipoint Pace Calculator
The following calculator can determine the pace of segments of a run (or other activity) for those with access to the time at intermittent points during the run.
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Pace Converter
Finish Time Calculator
The following calculator can be used to estimate a person's finish time based on the time and distance covered in a race at the point the calculator is used.
Typical Races and World Record Paces
| Category | Men's World Record Pace | Women's World Record Pace |
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| 100 meters | 2:35/mile or 1:36/km | 2:49/mile or 1:45/km |
| 200 meters | 2:35/mile or 1:36/km | 2:52/mile or 1:47/km |
| 400 meters | 2:54/mile or 1:48/km | 3:12/mile or 1:59/km |
| 800 meters | 3:23/mile or 2:06/km | 3:48/mile or 2:21/km |
| 1,500 meters | 3:41/mile or 2:17/km | 4:07/mile or 2:34/km |
| 1 mile | 3:43/mile or 2:19/km | 4:13/mile or 2:37/km |
| 5K | 4:04/mile or 2:31/km | 4:34/mile or 2:50/km |
| 10K | 4:14/mile or 2:38/km | 4:45/mile or 2:57/km |
| Half Marathon | 4:27/mile or 2:46/km | 4:58/mile or 3:05/km |
| Marathon | 4:41/mile or 2:55/km | 5:10/mile or 3:13/km |
Frequently Asked Questions
Training Through Pace and Heart Rate
Pace and heart rate have a positive correlation; higher pace corresponds to higher heart rate. The use of both in training can help a person improve performance, avoid over-training, as well as track progress and fitness over time.
Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Exercise: Aerobic exercises (~70-80% MHR) involve light activity sustained over a long period, while anaerobic exercises (~80-90% MHR) involve short, intense bursts of activity.
Understanding aerobic exercise is particularly important when training for long-distance activities such as marathons. Determining a pace that can be maintained while using energy primarily derived through aerobic means helps maintain a balance between fat and carbohydrate utilization.