At 2:00 per 100 m, you swim 1,500 m (Olympic triathlon) in 30:00 and the 3,800 m Ironman swim in 1:16:00.
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| Pace per 100 m | 400 m | 750 m (sprint tri) | 1,500 m (Olympic tri) | 1,900 m (70.3) | 3,800 m (Ironman) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:20 | 5:20 | 10:00 | 20:00 | 25:20 | 50:40 |
| 1:30 | 6:00 | 11:15 | 22:30 | 28:30 | 57:00 |
| 1:40 | 6:40 | 12:30 | 25:00 | 31:40 | 1:03:20 |
| 1:50 | 7:20 | 13:45 | 27:30 | 34:50 | 1:09:40 |
| 2:00 | 8:00 | 15:00 | 30:00 | 38:00 | 1:16:00 |
| 2:10 | 8:40 | 16:15 | 32:30 | 41:10 | 1:22:20 |
| 2:20 | 9:20 | 17:30 | 35:00 | 44:20 | 1:28:40 |
| 2:30 | 10:00 | 18:45 | 37:30 | 47:30 | 1:35:00 |
| 2:40 | 10:40 | 20:00 | 40:00 | 50:40 | 1:41:20 |
| 2:50 | 11:20 | 21:15 | 42:30 | 53:50 | 1:47:40 |
| 3:00 | 12:00 | 22:30 | 45:00 | 57:00 | 1:54:00 |
| 3:10 | 12:40 | 23:45 | 47:30 | 1:00:10 | 2:00:20 |
| 3:20 | 13:20 | 25:00 | 50:00 | 1:03:20 | 2:06:40 |
How it is computed
Time = pace per 100 m × distance ÷ 100, assuming an even pace with no rest. Open-water swims usually run slower than pool pace because of sighting, waves and the lack of push-offs from the wall.
FAQ
What is a good swim pace per 100 m?+
Around 2:00 per 100 m is a solid pace for adult fitness swimmers; competitive age-groupers often swim under 1:30.
How do I find my pace?+
Time a steady 400 m and divide by 4. The swimming pace calculator turns any time and distance into a pace per 100 m.