Minutes per Mile to Minutes per Kilometer Converter
Quick Facts
- •A 7:00 /mile pace ≈ 4:21 /km
- •An 8:00 /mile pace ≈ 4:58 /km
- •A 10:00 /mile pace ≈ 6:13 /km
- •Most 5K races: 6–10 min/mile for recreational runners
How to Convert
min/km = min/mile ÷ 1.609344
Divide your pace in min/mile by 1.609344 to get min/km.
Exact constant: 1 mile = 1.609344 km (exact)
Worked Example
Convert 8 m/s to m/s:
8:00 /mile ÷ 1.609344 = 4:58 /km
Result: 8 m/s
Common Pace Conversions
| min/km | min/mile | km/h |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 4:50 | 20.0 |
| 3:30 | 5:38 | 17.1 |
| 4:00 | 6:26 | 15.0 |
| 4:30 | 7:15 | 13.3 |
| 5:00 | 8:03 | 12.0 |
| 5:30 | 8:51 | 10.9 |
| 6:00 | 9:39 | 10.0 |
| 6:30 | 10:28 | 9.2 |
| 7:00 | 11:16 | 8.6 |
| 8:00 | 12:52 | 7.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert min/mile to min/km?
Divide by 1.609344. For 8:00 /mile: 8 ÷ 1.609344 ≈ 4.97 min = 4:58 /km.
What is 10 min/mile in min/km?
10 ÷ 1.609344 ≈ 6:13 /km.
Which is faster, 5 min/km or 8 min/mile?
5 min/km = 8:03 min/mile, so 8:00 min/mile is slightly faster.
What pace is a sub-2-hour half marathon?
21.1 km in 120 min = 5:41 /km ≈ 9:09 /mile.
How do I convert pace to speed?
Speed (mph) = 60 ÷ pace (min/mile). An 8 min/mile pace = 7.5 mph.