Calculator
Walking Pace Calculator
Convert a distance and time into your walking pace and speed, in both kilometres and miles.
Walking Pace Calculator
Enter distance and time to see your pace.
This tool is for education and general interest only. It is not a medical device and must not be used to diagnose, treat or make health decisions. Always consult a qualified professional.
How to use it
- Step 1Enter the distance and choose km or miles.
- Step 2Enter the time taken.
- Step 3Read your pace and speed.
Pace versus speed
Pace is how long it takes to cover a set distance, usually minutes per kilometre or mile. Speed is the reverse — distance covered per hour.
Walkers and runners often think in pace because it is easy to track over a known route.
Walking and the body
Walking uses hundreds of muscles working with your skeleton, heart and lungs. Even a gentle pace gets the whole system cooperating.
Learn more in our muscular system and exercise physiology guides, and read the science behind movement.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
A comfortable walk is often around 12–15 minutes per kilometre; a brisk walk is faster.
Divide 60 by your pace in minutes per kilometre to get kilometres per hour.
Yes. Regular brisk walking is a well-established, accessible form of physical activity.
Understand the science
Go beyond the numbers
Every tool pairs with a guide that explains the biology behind it in plain language.