Miles per Hour to Meters per Second Converter
Convert speed values from miles per hour (mph) to meters per second (m/s) with our free online calculator. Useful for physics, engineering, sports, and more.
Step 1: Input Speed
About Miles per Hour
Miles per hour (mph) is a unit of speed expressing the number of miles traveled in one hour. It’s commonly used in the United States and United Kingdom for road traffic speeds.
Step 2: Conversion Settings
About Meters per Second
Meters per second (m/s) is the SI unit for speed and velocity. It expresses the number of meters traveled in one second and is commonly used in scientific contexts.
Conversion Results
Speed in Meters per Second
Conversion Formula
1 mph = 0.44704 m/s. To convert mph to m/s, multiply the mph value by 0.44704.
Common Speed Conversions
| Speed Type | Miles per Hour | Meters per Second | Kilometers per Hour |
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Conversion Formula Explained
Basic Conversion Formula
m/s = mph × 0.44704
This formula is derived from the definitions of the units:
1 mile = 1609.344 meters
1 hour = 3600 seconds
So: 1 mph = 1609.344 meters / 3600 seconds = 0.44704 m/s
Example Calculation
Converting 60 mph to m/s
60 mph × 0.44704 = 26.8224 m/s
Rounded to 2 decimal places: 26.82 m/s
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