Miles per hour to Metres per second Converter
Convert miles per hour (mph) to metres per second (m/s) instantly. Speed conversions come up with expressway limits in km/h, foreign car specs in mph and wind speeds reported in knots by the Meteorological Service.
Result
- Metres per second
- 0.44704 m/s
How to use the miles per hour to metres per second converter
- Enter the miles per hour (mph).
- The results update as you type, or press Calculate.
- Read the metres per second first, then the supporting figures below it.
Formula
Metres per second = miles per hour × 0.44704
Worked example
For example, with these inputs:
- Miles per hour (mph): 1
the calculator returns:
- Metres per second: 0.44704 m/s
Miles per hour to Metres per second table
| Miles per hour | Metres per second |
|---|---|
| 1 mph | 0.44704 m/s |
| 2 mph | 0.89408 m/s |
| 5 mph | 2.2352 m/s |
| 10 mph | 4.4704 m/s |
| 20 mph | 8.9408 m/s |
| 25 mph | 11.176 m/s |
| 50 mph | 22.352 m/s |
| 100 mph | 44.704 m/s |
| 250 mph | 111.76 m/s |
| 500 mph | 223.52 m/s |
| 1,000 mph | 447.04 m/s |
About this conversion
Speed conversions come up with expressway limits in km/h, foreign car specs in mph and wind speeds reported in knots by the Meteorological Service.
Writing the units next to every number while you work is the simplest way to avoid mistakes. If the units do not cancel to leave the one you want, the calculation is set up wrongly.
Singapore adopted the metric system in the 1970s, replacing imperial units and traditional Chinese measures in most official uses. Metric units are now standard in schools, trade and government, but older units survive in property, markets and imported goods.
Frequently asked questions
How many metres per second are in one miles per hour?
1 mph = 0.44704 m/s.
How do I convert mph to m/s?
Metres per second = miles per hour × 0.44704.