Mile vs kilometer pacing cheat sheet
By Abel Rodriguez
Racing abroad, or following a plan written in the other unit? The conversion is a single number: 1 mile is 1.609 km.
Common paces#
| Per kilometer | Per mile | Marathon finish |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30 | 7:15 | 3:09 |
| 5:00 | 8:03 | 3:30 |
| 5:30 | 8:51 | 3:51 |
| 6:00 | 9:39 | 4:13 |
A quick mental shortcut#
Multiply your per-kilometer pace by 1.6 to get per-mile pace. A 5:00 kilometer is roughly 8:00 per mile, close enough for a glance at your watch.
For exact numbers, use the Convert tab.