5K Pace Calculator
The pace per kilometre and per mile you need for any 5K target time — for example 6:00/km (9:39/mile) for a 30-minute 5K. An exact pace calculation; your splits will vary with hills and pacing.
Target time for a 5K (5 km / 3.11 miles).
Your target time
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Required pace
6:00 /km · 9:39 /mile
That is 10.00 km/h (6.21 mph). Hold this pace evenly — even pacing is the fastest way to hit a target time.
Split times (even pace)
| Distance | Time |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 6:00 |
| 2 km | 12:00 |
| 3 km | 18:00 |
| 4 km | 24:00 |
| 5 km | 30:00 |
Formula & source — Pace — exact arithmetic
Pace per km = total time ÷ distance in km. Pace per mile = total time ÷ distance in miles. Speed = distance ÷ time. These are exact calculations, not estimates — your splits will vary with hills, wind and pacing.
Estimate, not medical advice. FitCalc results are estimates based on population-average formulas. They are not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant, or take medication, talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before changing your diet or exercise. FitCalc claims no medical credentials.
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