Last updated: 3 October 2026
Reviewed by Jordan Morley, FA Level 2 Football Coach
Convert min/km (pace) → min/mile
About this conversion
min/km (pace) and min/mile are common speed measurements.
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Why this conversion matters
Training plans and watches split roughly evenly between min/km (used across most of the world and in official athletics) and min/mile (common in the UK and US for road running) — this is one of the most-used conversions for runners following a plan written in the 'other' unit to their watch.
FAQ
Which is faster, a 5:00/km pace or a 5:00/mile pace?
5:00/mile is far faster — it equals roughly 3:07/km, since a mile is longer than a kilometre, so running a mile in 5 minutes means covering ground more quickly than running a km in 5 minutes.
Why do UK runners use both km and miles for pace?
UK road races are historically measured in miles while parkrun and most training apps default to km, so UK runners often need to think in both units depending on context.
What's a sub-20-minute 5K pace in min/mile?
A sub-20-minute 5K requires faster than 4:00/km pace, which converts to roughly 6:26/mile.