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Pace Calculator Swim

Master Your Pool & Open Water Pace — Global Training Standard

Pro Tip: Use our pace calculator swim to set accurate training zones and race goals in any pool length worldwide.

Convert swim time to pace per 100m/yd using our pace calculator swim. Perfect for race analysis.

e.g., 1:23.45 → 1 min, 23.45 sec

Enter swim time

Predict race time from target pace with our pace calculator swim.

e.g., 1:30 → 90 sec/100m

Enter target pace

Break down race into 50m/100m splits using our pace calculator swim.

Calculate splits

Convert between Short Course Yards and Long Course Meters with our pace calculator swim.

Convert course time

Pace Calculator Swim: Essential Tool for Every Swimmer

From age-group meets to Olympic finals, our pace calculator swim delivers precision pacing for 25m, 50m, and open water events worldwide.

"In aqua veritas" — In water, there is truth.

How the Pace Calculator Swim Works

Simple math, powerful results:

Pace per 100m = (Total Time in seconds / Distance in meters) × 100
Total Time = (Pace per 100 × Distance) / 100

Pace Calculator Swim: Four Training Modes

Time → Pace Mode

Instant race analysis in our pace calculator swim.

Pace → Time Mode

Predict finish times from training pace.

Split Calculator Mode

Even, negative, or positive split strategies.

SCY vs LCM Mode

Accurate course conversion with turn advantage.

Pace Calculator Swim: Global Benchmark Chart

Level 100m Pace 1500m Time
Beginner 2:00+ 30:00+
Intermediate 1:40–2:00 25:00–30:00
Advanced 1:20–1:40 20:00–25:00
Elite < 1:20 < 20:00

Pace Calculator Swim: Open Water Adjustments

  • Add 5–10% to pool pace for sighting
  • Drafting saves 10–15% energy
  • Cold water increases pace by 2–5 sec/100m
  • Use GPS watch for real-time feedback

Pro Tips for Using the Pace Calculator Swim

  1. Warm up fully before pace sets
  2. Use pace clock — not wall clock
  3. Rest 10–20 sec between reps
  4. Record best average from 10×100
  5. Retest every 6–8 weeks

Swim Smarter, Not Harder

From Tokyo to Toronto pools, our pace calculator swim is the foundation of data-driven training.

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