5K Pace Calculator
Calculate the per-mile pace needed to finish a 5K (3.1 miles) in your target time.
min
sec
Pace (min/mile)
8 min
Pace (sec remainder)3 sec
Pace (min/km)5.00 min/km
Average Speed7.46 mph
Pace (min/mile) vs Target Minutes
How 5K Pace Is Calculated
A 5K is 5 kilometers or 3.10686 miles.
Formula
Pace (min/mile) = Total Time (minutes) / 3.10686
About the 5K
The 5K is the most popular race distance worldwide. It is a great starting point for new runners and a benchmark event for experienced athletes testing their speed-endurance.
Example Calculation
You want to finish a 5K in 25 minutes.
- 01Total time = 25 + 0/60 = 25 minutes
- 02Pace = 25 / 3.10686 = 8.05 min/mile
- 03That is 8 minutes and 3 seconds per mile
- 04Pace per km = 25 / 5 = 5.00 min/km
- 05Speed = 3.10686 / (25/60) = 7.46 mph
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