Last updated: 3 October 2026
Reviewed by Jordan Morley, FA Level 2 Football Coach
Convert min/km pace → kph
About this conversion
min/km pace and kph are common speed measurements.
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Why this conversion matters
Once you've locked in a target pace in min/km for a race, converting it to km/h is useful for treadmill training (most treadmills are speed-set, not pace-set) and for understanding how your race pace compares to cycling or other speed-based benchmarks.
FAQ
Why do treadmills use km/h instead of min/km?
Treadmill motors are speed-controlled, so the display and dial naturally default to km/h or mph rather than pace — runners training for a pace-based race often need to convert their target pace into a treadmill speed setting.
What treadmill speed is a 5:00/km race pace?
A 5:00/km pace is exactly 12 km/h on a treadmill speed dial.
Does incline change this conversion?
No — the conversion between pace and speed is fixed. However, running at the same speed on an incline requires more effort than on flat ground, which is a separate training consideration.