How the speed conversion works
The Speed Converter changes a speed measurement from one unit into another using standard conversion factors.
Common speed units
Kilometers per hour and miles per hour are commonly used for road speeds. Meters per second is widely used in science and engineering, while knots are commonly used in aviation and maritime applications.
Conversion examples
1 mph ≈ 1.609344 km/h
1 m/s = 3.6 km/h
1 knot = 1.852 km/h
Where can a speed converter be useful?
Speed conversions are useful for driving, travel, aviation, boating, sports, engineering, education and everyday calculations where different speed units are used.