1. What is Pace per 100m?

Pace per 100m is a standard swimming metric that measures how many minutes it takes to swim 100 meters. It helps swimmers compare performance across different distances and track improvements.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following equation:

Where:

• Time — Total swimming time in minutes
• Distance — Total distance swum in meters

Explanation: The equation normalizes your swimming time to a standard 100m distance for easy comparison.

3. Importance of Pace Calculation

Details: Knowing your pace per 100m helps with training intensity, race strategy, and tracking performance improvements over time.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your total swim time in minutes and total distance in meters. For best results, use times from continuous swims of at least 100m.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a good pace per 100m?
A: This varies by skill level. Beginners might swim 2:30-3:00 min/100m, while competitive swimmers often aim for under 1:30 min/100m.

Q2: How does pool length affect pace?
A: Short course (25m) pools often yield faster times due to more turns. Long course (50m) pools give a better measure of continuous swimming speed.

Q3: Should I include rest time?
A: For training sets with intervals, calculate pace using just the swimming time (exclude rest periods between repeats).

Q4: How can I improve my pace?
A: Focus on technique drills, interval training, and endurance work. Small improvements in stroke efficiency can significantly impact pace.

Q5: Does stroke type affect pace?
A: Yes, freestyle is typically fastest, followed by backstroke, breaststroke, then butterfly. Compare paces within the same stroke.