Convert running pace into an approximate treadmill speed with this treadmill pace converter. It is useful when moving between outdoor pace in minutes per kilometre or mile and the speed shown on a treadmill console.
Treadmill pace converter
Convert a running pace into an approximate treadmill speed.
Why this calculator is useful
Convert pace to approximate treadmill speed, while remembering that belt calibration and incline affect effort.
How to use it
- Enter a recent, representative result or your planned race details, using the units shown beside each field.
- Select Calculate and review the result, including the assumptions and limitations shown.
- Use the result as a planning aid, compare it with how you feel, and recalculate when your inputs change.
Results are estimates, not guarantees. Fitness, recovery, weather, terrain, elevation and course conditions can all change the outcome.
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Frequently asked questions
How is treadmill speed calculated?
The calculator converts the time needed to cover a kilometre or mile into an approximate speed in km/h or mph.
Is treadmill pace exactly the same as outdoor pace?
Not always. Temperature, airflow, incline, belt calibration and running conditions can affect effort.
What incline should I use?
There is no single setting that perfectly recreates outdoor running. Choose an incline appropriate to your workout and comfort.
Using pace and treadmill speed
Check whether your treadmill displays kilometres per hour or miles per hour and choose the matching pace unit. Treadmill calibration, incline, belt condition and how you run can affect the comparison, so treat the result as an approximate conversion.
For more planning help, use the running pace calculator or training pace calculator.