athleticfly
← All guides

Minutes Per Mile to MPH

Pace and speed measure the same thing two ways. Pace is how long it takes to cover a mile (minutes per mile); speed is how far you go in an hour (miles per hour). To convert, divide 60 by your pace in minutes:

MPH = 60 ÷ (minutes per mile)

For example, a 10-minute mile is 60 ÷ 10 = 6.0 mph. An 8-minute mile is 60 ÷ 8 = 7.5 mph.

Quick conversion chart

Pace / mileSpeed (mph)
12:005.0
10:006.0
9:006.7
8:007.5
7:008.6
6:0010.0

Why it's handy

Treadmills are set in mph (or km/h), but training plans and races usually talk in pace per mile. Converting lets you dial the treadmill to the right speed for your goal pace — for instance, set 7.5 mph to practise an 8:00/mile.

Convert your pace automatically

Skip the maths: the pace calculator shows your speed in mph and km/h alongside your pace per mile and per km. Then set realistic race goals from there.

Free Beginner 5K Plan

Get our 6-week couch-to-5K plan. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.