Convert Meters per Second to Miles per Hour
m/s to mph · speed conversion
What are meters per second and miles per hour?
Meters per second is the SI unit of speed, used in physics and science. Miles per hour is the standard speed unit for roads in the US and UK. For reference: a brisk walk is about 5 km/h (3 mph), and highway speed is around 100 km/h (62 mph).
How to convert meters per second to miles per hour
1 m/s = 2.23694 mph. To convert, multiply the number of meters per second by 2.23694. For example, 5 m/s = 11.1847 mph, and 20 m/s = 44.7387 mph. To go the other way, multiply miles per hour by 0.44704 (since 1 mph = 0.44704 m/s).
Meters per Second to Miles per Hour conversion table
| Meters per Second (m/s) | Miles per Hour (mph) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.23694 |
| 5 | 11.1847 |
| 10 | 22.3694 |
| 30 | 67.1081 |
| 60 | 134.216 |
| 100 | 223.694 |
| 120 | 268.432 |
FAQ
What is 1 m/s in mph?
1 m/s = 2.23694 mph. To convert any amount, multiply the number of meters per second by 2.23694.
How do I convert miles per hour back to meters per second?
Go the other way: 1 mph = 0.44704 m/s, so multiply miles per hour by 0.44704 to get meters per second.
Is a meters per second bigger than a miles per hour?
Yes — 1 m/s is the larger unit, equal to 2.23694 mph.
Are these speed conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.