Table: Converting miles to kilometers
So for example, if you’ve run 3 miles, you’ve run 4.828 kilometers.
| Miles | Kilometers |
| 1 | 1.609 |
| 2 | 3.219 |
| 3 | 4.828 |
| 4 | 6.437 |
| 5 | 8.047 |
| 10 | 16.093 |
| 20 | 32.187 |
| 50 | 80.467 |
| 100 | 160.934 |
Table: Minutes per mile into minutes per kilometer
For example, if you’ve run a 8 minute mile, that’s about 5:15 per kilometer. We’ve included the minute timings for every 30 seconds, so starting from 7 minutes, then 7 minutes 30 seconds and so on.
| Minutes per Mile | Minutes per Kilometer |
| 7:00 | 4:35 |
| 7:30 | 4:55 |
| 8:00 | 5:15 |
| 8:30 | 5:35 |
| 9:00 | 5:55 |
| 9:30 | 6:15 |
| 10:00 | 6:35 |
| 10:30 | 6:55 |
| 11:00 | 7:15 |
| 11:30 | 7:35 |
| 12:00 | 7:55 |
How to Convert Minutes Per Mile to Minutes Per Kilometer
When running or cycling, you might encounter distances measured in miles or kilometers. Knowing how to convert between these units can be helpful for tracking your progress and comparing your performance with others.
How many kilometers is 1 mile?
1 mile is approximately equal to 1.609 kilometers. So, to convert minutes per mile to minutes per kilometer, you simply need to divide your minutes per mile by 1.609.
Here’s a simple formula:
- Minutes per kilometer = Minutes per mile ÷ 1.609
Example:
If you run a mile in 8 minutes:
- Minutes per kilometer = 8 ÷ 1.609 ≈ 4.97 minutes per kilometer
Online Calculator
For a quick and easy conversion, you can use an online calculator. Many websites offer this functionality. Just search for “miles per minute to kilometers per minute calculator” and you’ll find several options.
Why do I need to convert miles to kilometers?
I use Runkeeper which tracks everything in miles. But when I use the treadmill at the gym, it tracks the distance as kilometers. So I have to keep switching between the two pieces of data.
Some other reasons you might need to convert miles to kilometers or vica versa are:
- Comparing with Others: Many running or cycling events use kilometers as the unit of distance. Converting your pace to kilometers per minute allows you to compare your performance with others who use this unit.
- Training Plans: If you’re following a training plan that uses kilometers, being able to convert your pace to this unit can help you stay on track.
- GPS Devices: Some GPS devices allow you to set your preferred unit of distance. If you’re more comfortable with miles, you can convert your pace to kilometers per minute to use on your device.
Written by Katie McDonald, 11th September 2024
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