Speed Converter
The Speed Converter is a tool that allows you to convert between different units of speed. Whether you need to convert meters per second to miles per hour, or knots to kilometers per hour, this tool makes it easy and accurate.
Common Speed Conversions
Here are some of the most frequently used speed conversions:
- 1 meter/second (m/s) = 3.6 kilometers/hour (km/h)
- 1 mile/hour (mph) = 1.60934 kilometers/hour (km/h)
- 1 knot = 1.15078 miles/hour (mph)
- 1 foot/second (ft/s) = 0.681818 miles/hour (mph)
How to Use the Speed Converter
- Select the unit you want to convert from
- Select the unit you want to convert to
- Enter the value you wish to convert
- The converted value will appear automatically
Speed Conversion Formula
All conversions are performed using meters per second as the base unit:
$$ \text{target unit} = \left( \frac{\text{input value}}{\text{input unit conversion factor}} \right) \times \text{target unit conversion factor} $$
For example, to convert 60 mph to km/h:
$$ \text{km/h} = \left( \frac{60 \text{ mph}}{0.44704} \right) \times 0.2777777778 \approx 96.56 \text{ km/h} $$
Applications of Speed Conversion
Speed conversions are used in many fields:
- Transportation: Converting between mph and km/h for international travel
- Aviation: Converting between knots and other units for flight planning
- Physics: Converting between different units in scientific calculations
- Sports: Converting running speeds for international competitions
Common Speed Units
- Meter per second (m/s): The SI derived unit of speed
- Kilometer per hour (km/h): Commonly used in most countries for road traffic
- Mile per hour (mph): Standard unit in the United States and UK for road traffic
- Knot (kt): Used in maritime and aviation contexts
- Foot per second (ft/s): Used in engineering and physics applications
Accuracy of Conversions
This tool uses internationally recognized conversion factors to ensure accuracy and consistency with scientific standards.