Mile per hour to Meter per second Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert miles per hour to meters per second with our free online speed converter.
Mile per hour to Meter per second Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Mile per hour).
- The converted value in Meter per second will appear automatically in the 'To' field.
- Use the dropdown menus to select different units within the Speed category.
- Click the swap button (⇌) to reverse the conversion direction.
How to Convert Mile per hour to Meter per second
Converting Mile per hour to Meter per second involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Mile per hour = 0.44704 meters per secondExample Calculation:
Convert 60 miles per hour: 60 × 0.44704 = 26.8224 meters per second
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What is a Mile per hour and a Meter per second?
Miles per hour (mph, MPH, or mi/h) is an imperial and US customary unit of speed expressing the number of statute miles traveled in one hour.
Meters per second (m/s) is the base unit of speed and velocity in the International System of Units (SI). It measures the distance in meters traveled in one second.
Note: The Mile per hour is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Meter per second belongs to the metric (SI) system.
History of the Mile per hour and Meter per second
Miles per hour became prominent with the rise of automotive transportation in countries using the imperial system, particularly the United Kingdom and the United States. It provided a practical measure for road travel speeds and regulations.
The concept of measuring speed evolved with the development of standardized units for distance (meter) and time (second) within the metric system, established during the French Revolution. The formal adoption of m/s as the SI derived unit for velocity solidified its importance in scientific contexts.
Common Uses for miles per hour and meters per second
Explore the typical applications for both Mile per hour (imperial/US) and Meter per second (metric) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for miles per hour
- Road Traffic (US/UK): The standard unit for speed limits and vehicle speeds (speedometers) in the United States, United Kingdom, and a few other countries.
- Rail Transport (US/UK): Often used for train speeds in these same countries.
- Meteorology (Informal): Sometimes used informally in the US/UK for wind speed in public weather reports, though knots or m/s are preferred in official meteorological contexts.
- Sports: Used in some sports like baseball (pitch speed) and sometimes informally in running or cycling in relevant countries.
Common Uses for meters per second
- Physics & Science: The standard unit for speed and velocity in scientific calculations, experiments, and equations (e.g., calculating acceleration, momentum).
- Engineering: Used in various engineering disciplines for specifying speeds of machinery, fluid flow rates, and other technical parameters.
- Athletics: Sometimes used to measure short-distance running speeds (sprints) and throwing velocities in sports science.
- Meteorology: Wind speed is often measured or converted to m/s for scientific models and international reporting, although km/h or knots might be used in public forecasts.
- Technology: Specifying the speed of data transmission or processing components in some technical contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Mile per hour (mph)
Which countries use mph for speed limits?
Miles per hour is primarily used for road speed limits in the United States, the United Kingdom, and some Caribbean nations.
Is mph an SI unit?
No, mph is part of the imperial and US customary systems. The SI unit for speed is meters per second (m/s).
How do you convert mph to km/h?
Multiply the speed in mph by 1.60934. So, 60 mph is approximately 96.6 km/h.
How do you convert mph to ft/s?
Multiply the speed in mph by 1.46667. So, 60 mph is approximately 88 ft/s.
About Meter per second (m/s)
What is the SI unit for speed?
Meters per second (m/s) is the base SI derived unit for speed and velocity.
Is m/s used for everyday speeds like driving?
Not typically for driving; kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph) are more common for vehicle speeds. m/s is primarily used in scientific and technical fields.
How does m/s relate to km/h?
1 m/s is equal to 3.6 km/h. To convert m/s to km/h, multiply by 3.6. To convert km/h to m/s, divide by 3.6.
Conversion Table: Mile per hour to Meter per second
| Mile per hour (mph) | Meter per second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.447 |
| 5 | 2.235 |
| 10 | 4.47 |
| 25 | 11.176 |
| 50 | 22.352 |
| 100 | 44.704 |
| 500 | 223.52 |
| 1,000 | 447.04 |
All Speed Conversions
Conversion Formula
1 mph = 0.44704 m/s
Where 1 Mile per hour (mph) equals the calculated value in meters per second (m/s).