km/h to min/km Conversion Table
| Speed (km/h) | Pace (min/km) | Pace (min/mile) | Effort Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 10:00 | 16:05 | Very easy / walk-run |
| 7.0 | 8:34 | 13:47 | Easy recovery |
| 8.0 | 7:30 | 12:04 | Easy aerobic |
| 9.0 | 6:40 | 10:44 | Comfortable aerobic |
| 10.0 | 6:00 | 9:39 | Moderate aerobic |
| 11.0 | 5:27 | 8:46 | Brisk / aerobic threshold |
| 12.0 | 5:00 | 8:03 | Tempo / lactate threshold |
| 13.0 | 4:37 | 7:26 | Hard tempo |
| 14.0 | 4:17 | 6:54 | 10K race effort |
| 15.0 | 4:00 | 6:26 | 5K race effort |
| 16.0 | 3:45 | 6:02 | Fast 5K |
| 18.0 | 3:20 | 5:22 | Elite 5K pace |
| 20.0 | 3:00 | 4:50 | Sub-elite / elite |
Formula: km/h to min/km
Pace (min/km) = 60 ÷ Speed (km/h)
Example: 12 km/h → 60 ÷ 12 = 5.0 minutes = 5:00 per kilometer.
For seconds: Pace (sec/km) = 3600 ÷ Speed (km/h). So 12 km/h = 3600 ÷ 12 = 300 seconds = 5:00/km.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 10 km/h in min/km?
10 km/h equals 6:00 per kilometer (60 ÷ 10 = 6 minutes per km).
What is 12 km/h in min/km?
12 km/h equals 5:00 per kilometer (60 ÷ 12 = 5 minutes per km).
What is a good running speed in km/h?
For recreational runners, 9–12 km/h (5:00–6:40/km) is a solid training speed. Competitive runners often train at 13–16 km/h and race faster.