Cardio
Speed from time and distance
The reciprocal view. Dividing distance by time in hours gives kilometres per hour rather than minutes per kilometre.
The Formula
speed = distance / (total minutes / 60)
The reciprocal view. Dividing distance by time in hours gives kilometres per hour rather than minutes per kilometre.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| d | Distance | kilometres | Distance covered, in kilometres. |
| t | Total time | minutes | Finish time in minutes. |
| v | Speed | kilometres per hour | Average speed over the run. |
What Each Symbol Means
dkilometres
Distance
Distance covered, in kilometres.
tminutes
Total time
Finish time in minutes.
vkilometres per hour
Speed
Average speed over the run.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to calculate running pace page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Calculate Running Pace, filed under Health. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.