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5K Pace Calculator

Calculate your 5K pace from your finish time, or predict your finish time from your pace. See per-km and per-mile splits.

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5K Pace Calculator

Free online calculator

Results update automatically as you type

How to Use This Calculator

  1. 1

    Enter your 5K finish time.

  2. 2

    See pace per km, per mile, and equivalent speed.

Pace Formula

Pace (min/km) = Total Time (seconds) / 5 km / 60
Pace (min/mile) = Pace (min/km) × 1.60934

Conversion: 5K = 5.0 km = 3.107 miles

Example Calculation

Example: 28 minute 5K

Inputs

minutes: 28

Result

5:36/km | 9:01/mile

1,680 sec ÷ 5 km = 336 sec/km = 5:36/km.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good 5K time?
Beginner: under 40 min. Intermediate: under 30 min. Good club runner: under 22 min. Elite amateur: under 18 min. Elite runner: under 14 min. The 'good' time depends entirely on age, sex, and fitness level.
How do I improve my 5K time?
Include interval training (e.g. 400m repeats), tempo runs at 10K pace, and weekly long runs. Most runners improve 5K time by 1–2 min with 8–12 weeks of structured training.

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