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Speed Converter

Convert between km/h, mph, m/s, knots, Mach, ft/s, and speed of light. Enter a value and select units to convert instantly.

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Kilometers per Hour (km/h): 100
Miles per Hour (mph): 62.137119

All Conversions

UnitValue
Kilometers per Hour (km/h)100.000000
Meters per Second (m/s)27.777778
Miles per Hour (mph)62.137119
Knots (kn)53.995680
Feet per Second (ft/s)91.134442
Mach (at sea level)0.081630
Kilometers per Minute (km/min)1.666667
Speed of Light (c)0.000000

Common Reference Values

ConversionResult
60 mph in km/h60 mph = 96.56 km/h
100 km/h in mph100 km/h = 62.14 mph
Sound speed (Mach 1)Mach 1 = 340.29 m/s = 1,225 km/h
Light speedc = 299,792,458 m/s
Walking speed5 km/h = 3.1 mph = 1.39 m/s
Running speed (10 km/h)10 km/h = 6.21 mph = 2.78 m/s
1 knot in km/h1 kn = 1.852 km/h
Typical highway speed120 km/h = 74.56 mph

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert mph to km/h?
Multiply mph by 1.60934. For example, 60 mph x 1.60934 = 96.56 km/h.
How do I convert km/h to mph?
Divide km/h by 1.60934. For example, 100 km/h / 1.60934 = 62.14 mph.
How do I convert m/s to km/h?
Multiply m/s by 3.6. For example, 10 m/s x 3.6 = 36 km/h.
How do I convert km/h to m/s?
Divide km/h by 3.6. For example, 72 km/h / 3.6 = 20 m/s.
How do I convert knots to mph?
Multiply knots by 1.15078. For example, 10 kn x 1.15078 = 11.5078 mph.
How do I convert mph to knots?
Divide mph by 1.15078. For example, 20 mph / 1.15078 = 17.38 kn.
How do I convert Mach to km/h?
Multiply Mach by 1,225. For example, Mach 2 x 1,225 = 2,450 km/h.
How do I convert km/h to Mach?
Divide km/h by 1,225. For example, 2,450 km/h / 1,225 = Mach 2.
What is the speed of sound?
The speed of sound at sea level and 20°C is approximately 340.29 m/s (1,225 km/h, 761.2 mph, Mach 1).
What is a knot?
A knot is one nautical mile per hour (1.852 km/h). It is used in aviation and maritime navigation.
How fast is Mach 1?
Mach 1 is the speed of sound: about 340 m/s, 1,225 km/h, or 761 mph depending on temperature and altitude.
What is the speed of light?
The speed of light in a vacuum is exactly 299,792,458 m/s (about 1.08 billion km/h).
How do I convert speed for running?
A 5-minute kilometer is 12 km/h (7.46 mph). A 6-minute mile is 16.09 km/h (10 mph).
How do I convert wind speed?
Wind speed is commonly measured in km/h, mph, knots, or m/s. 1 m/s = 3.6 km/h = 2.237 mph = 1.944 kn.
What is the formula for speed conversion?
Speed is distance per time. Conversions use a base unit of m/s. Multiply by the source factor to get m/s, then divide by the target factor.
How fast is a car at 0-60 mph in m/s?
60 mph = 26.8224 m/s. A car that does 0-60 in 5 seconds has an average acceleration of 5.36 m/s².
How do I convert ft/s to mph?
Multiply ft/s by 0.681818. For example, 100 ft/s x 0.681818 = 68.1818 mph.
How do I convert mph to ft/s?
Multiply mph by 1.46667. For example, 60 mph x 1.46667 = 88 ft/s.
How do I convert speed for swimming?
Swimming speeds are often in minutes per 100 m. 1 min/100m = 1.667 m/s = 6 km/h.
What is the fastest speed ever recorded?
The fastest speed by a human-made object is the Parker Solar Probe at about 163 km/s (586,800 km/h).
How do I convert from m/s to ft/s?
Multiply m/s by 3.28084. For example, 10 m/s x 3.28084 = 32.8084 ft/s.
How do I convert from ft/s to m/s?
Multiply ft/s by 0.3048. For example, 100 ft/s x 0.3048 = 30.48 m/s.
What is the speed of sound in mph?
The speed of sound at sea level is approximately 761.2 mph (Mach 1).
How do I convert speed for aviation?
Aviation uses knots and Mach. 1 kn = 1.852 km/h. 1 Mach varies with altitude (slower at higher altitude).
How fast is a bullet in m/s?
A typical handgun bullet travels at 250-400 m/s. A rifle bullet can reach 800-1,200 m/s (Mach 2.3-3.5).
What speed is considered supersonic?
Supersonic is any speed above Mach 1 (faster than the speed of sound). Hypersonic is above Mach 5.
How do I convert speed to pace for running?
Pace (min/km) = 60 / speed (km/h). For 12 km/h: 60/12 = 5 min/km. For mph: pace (min/mi) = 60 / speed (mph).
How fast does Earth orbit the Sun?
Earth orbits the Sun at about 29.8 km/s (107,000 km/h, 66,500 mph).
How do I convert speed for weather forecasting?
Meteorologists use m/s, km/h, and knots. Wind speeds: 1 m/s = 3.6 km/h = 2.237 mph = 1.944 kn.
What is the typical takeoff speed of a plane?
A commercial jet takes off at about 250-290 km/h (155-180 mph, 135-157 kn, 70-80 m/s).