How many meters per second are in 1 mile per hour?

1 mph equals 0.44704 m/s. This is an exact conversion factor defined by NIST.

How do I convert miles per hour to meters per second?

Multiply the value in mph by the conversion factor. For example, 10 mph = 4.4704 m/s. Use our calculator above for instant results.

Is the miles per hour to meters per second conversion exact?

Yes, this conversion is mathematically exact based on the international definition of these units (NIST SP 811).

Can I convert miles per hour to meters per second offline?

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What is the difference between miles per hour and meters per second?

Miles per Hour (mph) and Meters per Second (m/s) are both units of speed but belong to different measurement systems. 1 mph = 0.44704 m/s. Use the converter above to switch between them instantly.

Miles per Hour to Meters per Second (mph → m/s) — Free Online Converter

mph → m/s Reference Table

mph	m/s
0.001 mph	0.00044704 m/s
0.002 mph	0.00089408 m/s
0.003 mph	0.00134112 m/s
0.004 mph	0.00178816 m/s
0.005 mph	0.0022352 m/s
0.006 mph	0.00268224 m/s
0.007 mph	0.00312928 m/s
0.008 mph	0.00357632 m/s
0.009 mph	0.00402336 m/s
0.01 mph	0.0044704 m/s
0.02 mph	0.0089408 m/s
0.03 mph	0.0134112 m/s
0.04 mph	0.0178816 m/s
0.05 mph	0.022352 m/s
0.06 mph	0.0268224 m/s
0.07 mph	0.0312928 m/s
0.08 mph	0.0357632 m/s
0.09 mph	0.0402336 m/s
0.1 mph	0.044704 m/s
0.2 mph	0.089408 m/s
0.3 mph	0.134112 m/s
0.4 mph	0.178816 m/s
0.5 mph	0.22352 m/s
0.6 mph	0.268224 m/s
0.7 mph	0.312928 m/s
0.8 mph	0.357632 m/s
0.9 mph	0.402336 m/s
1 mph	0.44704 m/s
1.5 mph	0.67056 m/s
2 mph	0.89408 m/s
2.5 mph	1.1176 m/s
3 mph	1.34112 m/s
3.5 mph	1.56464 m/s
4 mph	1.78816 m/s
4.5 mph	2.01168 m/s
5 mph	2.2352 m/s
5.5 mph	2.45872 m/s
6 mph	2.68224 m/s
6.5 mph	2.90576 m/s
7 mph	3.12928 m/s
7.5 mph	3.3528 m/s
8 mph	3.57632 m/s
8.5 mph	3.79984 m/s
9 mph	4.02336 m/s
9.5 mph	4.24688 m/s
10 mph	4.4704 m/s
11 mph	4.91744 m/s
12 mph	5.36448 m/s
13 mph	5.81152 m/s
14 mph	6.25856 m/s
15 mph	6.7056 m/s
16 mph	7.15264 m/s
17 mph	7.59968 m/s
18 mph	8.04672 m/s
19 mph	8.49376 m/s
20 mph	8.9408 m/s
25 mph	11.176 m/s
30 mph	13.4112 m/s
35 mph	15.6464 m/s
40 mph	17.8816 m/s
45 mph	20.1168 m/s
50 mph	22.352 m/s
55 mph	24.5872 m/s
60 mph	26.8224 m/s
65 mph	29.0576 m/s
70 mph	31.2928 m/s
75 mph	33.528 m/s
80 mph	35.7632 m/s
85 mph	37.9984 m/s
90 mph	40.2336 m/s
95 mph	42.4688 m/s
100 mph	44.704 m/s
120 mph	53.6448 m/s
125 mph	55.88 m/s
130 mph	58.1152 m/s
140 mph	62.5856 m/s
150 mph	67.056 m/s
160 mph	71.5264 m/s
175 mph	78.232 m/s
180 mph	80.4672 m/s
200 mph	89.408 m/s
225 mph	100.584 m/s
250 mph	111.76 m/s
275 mph	122.936 m/s
300 mph	134.112 m/s
350 mph	156.464 m/s
400 mph	178.816 m/s
450 mph	201.168 m/s
500 mph	223.52 m/s
600 mph	268.224 m/s
700 mph	312.928 m/s
750 mph	335.28 m/s
800 mph	357.632 m/s
900 mph	402.336 m/s
1000 mph	447.04 m/s
1200 mph	536.448 m/s
1250 mph	558.8 m/s
1500 mph	670.56 m/s
1750 mph	782.32 m/s
2000 mph	894.08 m/s
2500 mph	1117.6 m/s
3000 mph	1341.12 m/s
4000 mph	1788.16 m/s
4500 mph	2011.68 m/s
5000 mph	2235.2 m/s
6000 mph	2682.24 m/s
7000 mph	3129.28 m/s
7500 mph	3352.8 m/s
8000 mph	3576.32 m/s
9000 mph	4023.36 m/s
10000 mph	4470.4 m/s
15000 mph	6705.6 m/s
20000 mph	8940.8 m/s
25000 mph	11176 m/s
50000 mph	22352 m/s
75000 mph	33528 m/s
100000 mph	44704 m/s

Values based on NIST SP 811 conversion factors

Why Convert Miles per Hour to Meters per Second?

Converting between miles per hour (mph) and meters per second (m/s) is one of the most common speed conversions. Whether for engineering, cooking, travel, or science, knowing how to quickly convert mph to m/s saves time and prevents errors.

Speed conversions from mph to m/s are critical for navigation, aviation, and sports analytics. Pilots and sailors must constantly convert between knots, km/h, and mph to ensure safe travel and comply with international air and maritime regulations. For motorists driving across borders, understanding local speed limits in a different unit is vital to avoid fines and accidents. In sports, analyzing the performance of sprinters, cyclists, or racing cars often involves comparing speeds recorded in different measurement systems. Accurate speed conversion ensures safety, legal compliance, and fair competitive analysis.

How to Convert Miles per Hour to Meters per Second

To convert miles per hour to meters per second, use the following formula:

m/s = mph × 0.44704

Example: 1 mph = 0.44704 m/s

For example, 5 mph = 2.2352 m/s, 10 mph = 4.4704 m/s, and 100 mph = 44.704 m/s. For larger values, 1000 mph = 447.04 m/s. Conversely, 1 m/s = 2.236936292 mph. Our calculator above performs this conversion instantly with full precision — no rounding errors.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Knots vs MPH: a Knot is faster than a Mile per Hour (1 Knot = 1.15 mph).
Mach numbers: speed of sound varies with temperature/altitude.
Pace confusion: mixing up speed (distance/time) with pace (time/distance).

Pro Tips

Highway math: 60 mph = 1 mile per minute. Easy for ETA calculation.
KPH to MPH: Multiply km/h by 0.6 to get mph (approx).
Light speed: Nothing travels faster than light (approx 300,000 km/s).

What is a Mile per Hour?

Miles per hour (mph) is a unit of speed in the Imperial and US customary systems, expressing miles traveled in one hour.

Mph is the standard unit for speed limits and vehicle speeds in the United States and the United Kingdom.

What is a Meter per Second?

The SI derived unit of speed and velocity.

Used in scientific contexts and physics.

Miles per Hour → Meters per Second

Miles per Hour to Meters per Second Formula