Swim Pace Calculator

Enter any two values — the third is calculated

Distance Result
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Total Time Result
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Pace / 100m Result
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What is a good swim pace per 100m?

Level Pace / 100m
Beginner2:30 – 3:00+
Recreational2:00 – 2:30
Fit age-grouper1:30 – 2:00
Competitive masters1:10 – 1:30
Elite open watersub 1:05

Triathlon swim pace guide

Use the table below as a rough target for your swim split. These are based on typical age-group finish times.

Race Distance Beginner target Age-group target
Sprint 750 m 2:00 /100m 1:30 /100m
Olympic 1500 m 2:00 /100m 1:35 /100m
70.3 1900 m 2:10 /100m 1:40 /100m
Ironman 3800 m 2:20 /100m 1:45 /100m

How to use this calculator

Fill in any two of the three fields — Distance, Total Time, or Pace. The third is calculated automatically and highlighted in blue.

Know your distance and time? Enter both and read your pace. Use the preset buttons for common pool and open-water distances, or type any distance in the "Other" field.

Know your pace and want a goal time? Enter your pace and the race distance — the calculator shows your projected finish time.

Toggle between Meters and Yards at any time. All values convert automatically.