Speed to Pace Conversion Table
| Speed (km/h) | Pace (min/km) | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | Marathon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7:30 | 37:30 | 1:15:00 | 2:38:14 | 5:16:29 |
| 9 | 6:40 | 33:20 | 1:06:40 | 2:20:39 | 4:41:18 |
| 10 | 6:00 | 30:00 | 1:00:00 | 2:06:35 | 4:13:10 |
| 11 | 5:27 | 27:16 | 54:33 | 1:55:05 | 3:50:09 |
| 12 | 5:00 | 25:00 | 50:00 | 1:45:56 | 3:29:08 |
| 13 | 4:37 | 23:05 | 46:09 | 1:37:22 | 3:14:44 |
| 14 | 4:17 | 21:26 | 42:51 | 1:30:12 | 3:00:25 |
| 15 | 4:00 | 20:00 | 40:00 | 1:24:23 | 2:48:17 |
| 16 | 3:45 | 18:45 | 37:30 | 1:19:04 | 2:38:09 |
| 18 | 3:20 | 16:40 | 33:20 | 1:10:13 | 2:20:25 |
Treadmill Speed to Running Pace
Most treadmills display speed in km/h (or mph in the US). Use the table above to find your equivalent outdoor running pace. Note that treadmill running at 1% incline roughly matches the effort of outdoor running on flat terrain.
💡 Treadmill tip: Set 1% incline to simulate outdoor running. At 12 km/h (5:00/km), 1% incline adds approximately 4–5 seconds per kilometer of equivalent effort.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert km/h to min/km?
Pace (min/km) = 60 ÷ Speed (km/h). So 12 km/h = 60 ÷ 12 = 5:00/km.
What speed is a 5:00/km pace?
5:00 per kilometer equals 12 km/h (7.46 mph).
What treadmill speed is a 6:00/km pace?
6:00/km equals 10 km/h. On most treadmills this is the '10.0' setting.