Speed Converter
Convert km/h, mph, m/s, and other speed units instantly.
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About This Tool
Why use Speed Converter?
Convert between metres per second, kilometres per hour, miles per hour, knots and Mach. These are the units that appear on road signs, in weather reports, in aviation and in physics problems, and they rarely match the one you are given.
The everyday conversions are 1 m/s = 3.6 km/h and 1 mph = 1.609344 km/h exactly. A knot is one nautical mile per hour, or 1.852 km/h, used in shipping and aviation. Mach is the speed of sound, which is not a fixed figure: about 1,225 km/h at sea level and lower at altitude, where the air is colder.
Key Benefits
Road, sea and air units
km/h and mph for driving, knots for marine and aviation use, m/s for physics.
Exact conversion factors
The mile and nautical mile are defined exactly, so results are precise.
Quick reversal
Swap the units to check the conversion the other way round.
How to use Speed Converter
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Pick the unit you have and the unit you want.
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Enter the value and read the converted speed.
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Swap the units to convert back.
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Remember that Mach varies with altitude and temperature, so treat it as approximate.
Best use cases
Convert a speed limit when driving abroad.
Read wind speeds given in knots.
Convert a lab measurement in m/s into km/h.
Compare car performance figures quoted in different units.
Speed Converter FAQs
How do I convert km/h to mph?
Divide by 1.609344. 100 km/h is 62.14 mph, and 120 km/h is 74.6 mph.
How fast is 1 knot?
1.852 km/h, or 1.151 mph. A knot is one nautical mile per hour, and a nautical mile is one minute of latitude.
How do I convert m/s to km/h?
Multiply by 3.6. So 25 m/s is 90 km/h.
How fast is Mach 1?
About 1,235 km/h (767 mph) at sea level in standard conditions, falling to roughly 1,062 km/h at cruising altitude because the air is colder.
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