10K Pace Calculator

Calculate the per-mile pace needed to finish a 10K (6.2 miles) in your target time.

min
sec

Pace (min/mile)

8 min

Pace (sec remainder)51 sec
Pace (min/km)5.50 min/km
Average Speed6.78 mph

Pace (min/mile) vs Target Minutes

How 10K Pace Is Calculated

A 10K is 10 kilometers or 6.21371 miles.

Formula

Pace (min/mile) = Total Time (minutes) / 6.21371

Training for a 10K

The 10K demands both speed and endurance. Typical preparation includes tempo runs, interval sessions, and long runs of 8-10 miles. Your 10K pace is roughly 20-30 seconds per mile slower than your 5K pace.

Example Calculation

You want to finish a 10K in 55 minutes.

  1. 01Total time = 55 minutes
  2. 02Pace = 55 / 6.21371 = 8.85 min/mile
  3. 03That is 8 minutes and 51 seconds per mile
  4. 04Pace per km = 55 / 10 = 5.50 min/km
  5. 05Speed = 6.21371 / (55/60) = 6.78 mph

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