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Speed Unit Converter

Converted Values:

Meters per Second (m/s): 1.000000

Kilometers per Hour (km/h): 3.600000

Miles per Hour (mph): 2.236940

Feet per Second (ft/s): 3.280840

Knots (kn): 1.943840

Mach (at sea level): 0.002915

Speed of Light (c): 0.000000

Speed of Sound (at sea level): 0.002915

About the Speed Converter

How Speed Conversion Works

Speed conversion is the process of converting a value from one unit of speed to another. The base unit for speed in the International System of Units (SI) is **meters per second (m/s)**. Other units, such as kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph), are derived from this base unit using fixed conversion factors.

Conversion Rules & Limitations

  • Ensure input values are positive numbers.
  • Some units are more common in specific regions or industries.
  • Extreme values may need scientific notation for accuracy.
  • Conversion factors are based on standardized formulas.

Commonly Used Speed Units

Speed is commonly measured in the following units:

  • Metric System (SI-based): Meters per second (m/s), Kilometers per hour (km/h)
  • Imperial System: Miles per hour (mph), Feet per second (ft/s)
  • Aviation & Nautical: Knots (kn)

Method of Conversion for Each Unit

Here are the formulas used to convert between commonly used units of speed:

Meters per second (m/s) to other units:
  • 1 m/s = 3.6 km/h
  • 1 m/s = 2.23694 mph
  • 1 m/s = 3.28084 ft/s
  • 1 m/s = 1.94384 kn
Kilometers per hour (km/h) to other units:
  • 1 km/h = 0.27778 m/s
  • 1 km/h = 0.621371 mph
  • 1 km/h = 0.911344 ft/s
  • 1 km/h = 0.539957 kn
Miles per hour (mph) to other units:
  • 1 mph = 0.44704 m/s
  • 1 mph = 1.60934 km/h
  • 1 mph = 1.46667 ft/s
  • 1 mph = 0.868976 kn
Feet per second (ft/s) to other units:
  • 1 ft/s = 0.3048 m/s
  • 1 ft/s = 1.09728 km/h
  • 1 ft/s = 0.681818 mph
  • 1 ft/s = 0.592484 kn
Knots (kn) to other units:
  • 1 kn = 0.514444 m/s
  • 1 kn = 1.852 km/h
  • 1 kn = 1.15078 mph
  • 1 kn = 1.68781 ft/s

Where & Why Are These Units Used?

Speed units are used in various fields, including transportation, aviation, science, and everyday life. Below are some common uses:

  • Metric System (SI): Used globally for general purposes, such as in road traffic (kilometers per hour) and scientific calculations (meters per second).
  • Imperial System: Commonly used in the United States for road traffic (miles per hour) and engineering applications (feet per second).
  • Aviation & Nautical: Knots are the standard for measuring speed in air and sea travel (e.g., aircraft speed or boat speed).