Swim Time Converter Blog
Clear, practical advice for swimmers who want to understand their pace, plan better splits, and make sense of times across pool courses.
Distance & Pool Lengths · 7 min read
Demystify the swimming mile: learn why 1650 yards and 1500 meters are called a mile, how many lengths to swim in 25y, 25m, and 50m pools, and the 64 lengths rule.
Read the guideTriathlon & Endurance · 6 min read
Convert triathlon swim distances to pool laps and lengths for Sprint (750m), Olympic (1500m), 70.3 Half Ironman (1.2 mi), and Full Ironman (2.4 mi).
Read the guideTechnical Swimming · 7 min read
Learn why you cannot simply multiply swimming times by 0.9144 or 1.0936. Understand wall physics, turn factors, and how to convert SCY, SCM, and LCM times accurately.
Read the articleTools & Software · 5 min read
Looking for a fast, ad-free SwimSwam swim time converter alternative? Compare SCY, SCM, and LCM times side-by-side with instant calculations on mobile and desktop.
Read the comparisonSwimming courses · 10 min read
Compare the three competition courses: turn counts by event, why times shift between pools, the conversion factors involved, worked examples, and when a converted time is unreliable.
Read the comparisonTraining fundamentals · 8 min read
Learn the simple swim pace formula, work through examples in meters and yards, and turn a race goal into useful training splits. Includes tips for pool course differences and common calculation mistakes.
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