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Swimming pace calculator
Calculate swimming pace per 100 metres and average speed.
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Pace per 100 m2minutes
Average speed3km/h
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How to calculate
Calculate swimming pace per 100 metres and average speed.
pace per 100 m = total minutes ÷ distance × 100
Worked example
Distance (m): 1500; Whole minutes: 30; Additional seconds: 0.
Pace per 100 m: 2 minutes; Average speed: 3 km/h.
Assumptions and limits
Pool length, turns, current, rests, stroke, and whether timing is moving or elapsed time affect comparisons.
Results are rounded for display; calculations use unrounded values. Read our calculation methodology.
Understanding the result
Calculate swimming pace per 100 metres and average speed. Every assumption remains visible so the result can be checked or changed.
When this tool is useful
Use the swimming pace for an initial estimate, comparison, or classroom calculation.
Understanding your inputs
| Input | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Distance (m) | Enter a number of at least 0.000001 and no more than 1000000000000. |
| Whole minutes | Enter a number of at least 0 and no more than 1000000000000. |
| Additional seconds | Enter a number of at least 0 and no more than 59. |
Frequently asked questions
What are the limits of this swimming pace?
Pool length, turns, current, rests, stroke, and whether timing is moving or elapsed time affect comparisons.
Can I use different units?
Use the units printed beside each field. Convert measurements first when your source uses different units.