About the swim pace calculator
Swimmers measure pace as time per 100 meters or yards. Enter a distance and time to see your pace in both units.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the distance and choose meters or yards.
- Enter the time.
- Read your pace per 100.
Worked examples
- 1,800 s ÷ 1,500 × 100 = 120 s
2:00 per 100 m.
Measurement guidance
Count lengths accurately
Use a lap counter or watch. In a 25 m pool, 1,500 m is 60 lengths.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert yards pace to meters pace?
Divide the yards pace by 0.9144.
Open water vs. pool?
Open-water times are usually slower because there are no walls to push off.