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Swimming pace calculator

Calculate your average pace per 100 metres or 100 yards from total distance and elapsed time.

Your result

Complete the fields and calculate.

Calculation method and formula

(60 × Elapsed time – minutes [min] + Additional seconds [Sek.]) ÷ Total distance × 100

Understand the inputs

Total distance
Minimum 0.01. Use a measured value or your own assumption.
Distance unit
Choose the matching option; it determines the table value or calculation variant.
Elapsed time – minutes
Unit: Min.. Minimum 0. Whole number.
Additional seconds
Unit: Sek.. Minimum 0. Maximum 59.9. Use a measured value or your own assumption.

Assumptions and limitations

Distance and pool length must use the same unit: metres or yards. Pace per 100 is a time, not a speed. Breaks and changing pace appear only through entered elapsed time.

The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.

Worked example

Illustrative values. Replace them with your own inputs for your calculation.

Total distance
1500
Distance unit
Metres
Elapsed time – minutes
30 min
Additional seconds
0 Sek.
Example result2:00 /100 m

Average speed: 3 km/h.

Model revision: October 17, 2026 · How CleverCalc works

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Swimming pace calculator work?+

(60 × Elapsed time – minutes [min] + Additional seconds [Sek.]) ÷ Total distance × 100. Distance and pool length must use the same unit: metres or yards. Pace per 100 is a time, not a speed. Breaks and changing pace appear only through entered elapsed time.

What assumptions should I consider for this result?+

Distance and pool length must use the same unit: metres or yards. Pace per 100 is a time, not a speed. Breaks and changing pace appear only through entered elapsed time. The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.

How accurate is the result?+

The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation. Prices, measurements and model assumptions determine how well the result represents your situation.

Is this calculator free?+

Yes. Calculations and PDF export work without an account or registration.

What happens to my inputs?+

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