Speed

Speed Converter

Speed measures distance traveled per unit time

From Kilometer per Hour
To Mile per Hour

km/h → mph

0.6214 mph

Speed measures distance traveled per unit time. Meters per second fit calculations, kilometers per hour and miles per hour describe road travel, and knots cover aviation and marine navigation. Use the converter to compare vehicle specs and route estimates.

All unit results

Supported UnitsValue
Meter per Second m/s0.2778
Kilometer per Hour km/h1
Mile per Hour mph0.6214
Knot kn0.54
Foot per Second ft/s0.9113
Speed of Light c9.26566931e-10
Millimeter per Second mm/s277.7778

How to Use

Enter the value and your starting unit, such as kilometer per hour or mile per hour, and your desired target unit from the dropdown menus. The tool will instantly output the precise speed conversion, along with a complete list of equivalent measurements. You can also quickly copy the value with or without units.

When to Use

Meters per second fit calculations, kilometers per hour and miles per hour describe road travel, and knots cover aviation and marine navigation. Use the converter to compare vehicle specs and route estimates.

Common Speed Conversions

1 Kilometer per Hour (km/h)=0.6214 Mile per Hour (mph)
1 Meter per Second (m/s)=3.6 Kilometer per Hour (km/h)
1 Mile per Hour (mph)=0.869 Knot (kn)
1 Foot per Second (ft/s)=1.01670336e-9 Speed of Light (c)

Supported Units

m/s Meter per Second
km/h Kilometer per Hour
mph Mile per Hour
kn Knot
ft/s Foot per Second
c Speed of Light
mm/s Millimeter per Second

Common Questions

What is the Speed converter used for?

Speed measures distance traveled per unit time. Meters per second fit calculations, kilometers per hour and miles per hour describe road travel, and knots cover aviation and marine navigation. Use the converter to compare vehicle specs and route estimates.

How fast is 1 knot compared to MPH and km/h?

One knot (kt) equals one nautical mile per hour. This translates exactly to 1.15078 miles per hour (mph) or 1.852 kilometers per hour (km/h).