Treadmill Pace Chart

The Treadmill Pace Chart is a reference tool covering treadmill pace chart, treadmill speed to pace chart, treadmill mph to pace chart, treadmill speed chart. Use the chart below to look up values instantly. Printable and downloadable versions are available on this page.

Treadmill Pace Converter

Enter treadmill speed (MPH or KPH) and get min/mile, min/km; or enter desired pace and get treadmill speed setting. Includes incline-adjusted effort calculator.

0 = flat; 1% ≈ outdoor equivalent

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Treadmill Speed to Pace Chart

Treadmill Speed to Running Pace Conversion Chart
Treadmill Speed (mph) Pace Per Mile (min:sec) Pace Per Kilometre (min:sec) Activity Level
2.0 mph30:00/mile18:38/kmSlow walk
2.5 mph24:00/mile14:54/kmModerate walk
3.0 mph20:00/mile12:26/kmBrisk walk
3.5 mph17:08/mile10:39/kmVery brisk walk
4.0 mph15:00/mile9:19/kmFast walk to walk-run
4.5 mph13:20/mile8:17/kmWalk-run or slow jog
5.0 mph12:00/mile7:27/kmEasy jog
5.5 mph10:54/mile6:46/kmLight jog
6.0 mph10:00/mile6:13/kmModerate run
6.5 mph9:14/mile5:44/kmComfortable run
7.0 mph8:34/mile5:19/kmModerate to strong run
7.5 mph8:00/mile4:58/kmStrong run
8.0 mph7:30/mile4:39/kmHard run
8.5 mph7:04/mile4:23/kmHard run
9.0 mph6:40/mile4:08/kmVery hard run
9.5 mph6:19/mile3:55/kmRace pace for strong runners
10.0 mph6:00/mile3:44/kmRace pace for competitive runners
10.5 mph5:43/mile3:33/kmSub-elite pace
11.0 mph5:27/mile3:23/kmElite-level pace
11.5 mph5:13/mile3:14/kmVery fast
12.0 mph5:00/mile3:06/kmSprint speed
13.0 mph4:37/mile2:52/kmMaximum sprint for most

Source: Standard treadmill speed-to-pace conversion formula

Treadmill Speed to km/h Chart

Treadmill Speed Conversion — MPH to KPH
Speed (mph) Speed (km/h) Pace Per Kilometre (min:sec)
2.0 mph3.22 km/h18:38/km
2.5 mph4.02 km/h14:54/km
3.0 mph4.83 km/h12:26/km
3.5 mph5.63 km/h10:39/km
4.0 mph6.44 km/h9:19/km
4.5 mph7.24 km/h8:17/km
5.0 mph8.05 km/h7:27/km
5.5 mph8.85 km/h6:46/km
6.0 mph9.66 km/h6:13/km
6.5 mph10.46 km/h5:44/km
7.0 mph11.27 km/h5:19/km
7.5 mph12.07 km/h4:58/km
8.0 mph12.87 km/h4:39/km
8.5 mph13.68 km/h4:23/km
9.0 mph14.48 km/h4:08/km
9.5 mph15.29 km/h3:55/km
10.0 mph16.09 km/h3:44/km
10.5 mph16.90 km/h3:33/km
11.0 mph17.70 km/h3:23/km
11.5 mph18.51 km/h3:14/km
12.0 mph19.31 km/h3:06/km
12.5 mph20.12 km/h2:59/km
13.0 mph20.92 km/h2:52/km

Source: Standard conversion — 1 mph = 1.60934 km/h

Treadmill Incline Reference

Running on a treadmill at 1 percent incline is considered equivalent to outdoor running on flat ground due to the lack of air resistance on a treadmill.

Treadmill Incline and Calorie Burn Reference
Incline Percentage Approximate Calorie Increase vs 0% Running Equivalent Outdoor Condition
0%BaselineEasier than outdoor flat running — no wind resistance
1%+5 to 8%Equivalent to outdoor flat running
2%+10 to 15%Slight uphill feeling
5%+20 to 25%Moderate hill — increases heart rate significantly
8%+35 to 40%Steep hill — challenges most runners
10%+45 to 50%Very steep — often used for walking intervals only
15%+60 to 70%Maximum incline on most treadmills — walking only for most people

Calorie increase percentages are approximate and depend on body weight, speed, and individual fitness. A heavier runner at a slower pace burns more additional calories per percent of incline than a lighter runner at a fast pace.

Treadmill Pace Converter

Enter treadmill speed (MPH or KPH) and get min/mile, min/km; or enter desired pace and get treadmill speed setting. Includes incline-adjusted effort calculator.

0 = flat; 1% ≈ outdoor equivalent

Frequently Asked Questions

What treadmill speed is a 10-minute mile?
6.0 mph on a treadmill equals a 10:00 per mile pace.
What treadmill speed is a 5k in 30 minutes?
A 5k in 30 minutes equals a 9:39 per mile pace or 6.2 mph. Set the treadmill to 6.2 mph and maintain it for 3.107 miles (the distance of a 5k).
Is treadmill running easier than running outside?
Treadmill running is generally considered slightly easier than outdoor running because the treadmill belt assists leg turnover and there is no wind resistance or terrain variation. Running at 1 percent incline compensates for the lack of wind resistance.
What speed is a 7-minute mile on a treadmill?
A 7:00 per mile pace requires a treadmill speed of approximately 8.57 mph — typically set to 8.5 or 8.6 mph.
How do I convert treadmill speed to pace?
Divide 60 by the treadmill speed in mph to get the pace in minutes per mile. For example 7.5 mph: 60 divided by 7.5 equals 8.0 minutes per mile which equals 8:00 per mile pace.
What speed should a beginner run on a treadmill?
Most beginning runners start between 4.5 and 5.5 mph (12:00 to 13:20 per mile). Start at a comfortable pace where you can hold a conversation and gradually increase speed as fitness improves.
Is 5 mph a good running pace?
5 mph equals a 12:00 per mile pace which is a comfortable jogging speed for beginners and easy run pace for intermediate runners. It is an appropriate recovery run pace for many recreational runners.
What treadmill speed is a 9-minute mile?
A 9:00 per mile pace requires a treadmill speed of approximately 6.67 mph — typically set to 6.7 mph.