Mile to Kilometer Pace Converter
A pace per mile and a pace per kilometer describe the same speed. Race sheets and training plans often use one or the other, so this converts between them.
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How it works
A mile is about 1.609 kilometers. To change the pace, divide the time per mile by 1.609344, which gives the time to cover one kilometer at the same speed.
Enter the pace per mile in minutes, and the result is shown as minutes and seconds per kilometer. Both paces assume the same steady speed.
Worked example
A pace of 8 min per mile is 4 min 58 s per kilometer.
Questions
Why do pace and speed work in opposite directions?
Pace is time per distance, so a bigger number means slower. Speed is distance per hour, so a bigger number means faster.
Does this work for walking and cycling?
Yes. It works for any steady pace, but it assumes the pace stays the same over the whole distance.
Do races keep one pace?
Races often change pace along the course. Use the converted number as a plan, and expect hills and wind to change it.
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