A 5K pace calculator converts between your 5K finish time and your pace per mile or per kilometer. Enter a target time to see the pace you need, or enter your pace to predict your finish time. It’s a must-have for runners training for their first 5K or chasing a personal record.
A 5K is 5 kilometers, or about 3.107 miles. To find pace per mile, divide your time by 3.107. A 30:00 5K is about 9:39 per mile, or 6:00 per kilometer. A 25:00 5K is about 8:03 per mile (5:00 per kilometer). To predict a finish time, multiply pace by distance: 10:00 per mile × 3.107 = about 31:04.
Training tips: most of your runs should be at an easy, conversational pace, well slower than race pace. Add one or two harder workouts per week, like intervals at or slightly faster than goal pace and tempo runs at a comfortably hard effort. On race day, start a little conservatively and aim for even or slightly faster splits in the second half.
Use your pace to plan splits for each mile or kilometer, and wear a GPS watch or use a running app to stay on track. Remember that hills, heat, wind and crowded starts can slow you down, so adjust your goals for conditions.
Why use an online 5K Pace Calculator: it saves time, avoids simple arithmetic mistakes and shows each step, so you can check your homework, plan a project or make a decision with confidence. Bookmark the page so it’s ready the next time you need it.
Tips for getting accurate results from the 5K Pace Calculator: double-check that every input uses the right units, enter numbers without commas or symbols, and run the calculation a second time with a quick estimate in your head to confirm the answer looks reasonable.
Learn more on Wikipedia’s 5K run article. Find VDOT and VO2 max calculators on Minedit.