MPH to Meters per Second Converter

Convert miles per hour to meters per second instantly, and back. Based on the exact 1 mph = 0.44704 m/s value.

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Result
0.44704 Meters per second (m/s)
Conversion
1 Miles per hour (mph) = 0.44704 Meters per second (m/s)

Convert miles per hour to meters per second, and back. Physics problems and metric speed limits use meters per second, while everyday speeds are in miles per hour. Type the value and read the answer.

How this is calculated

One mile per hour is 1609.344 meters divided by 3600 seconds, which is exactly 0.44704 meters per second. Miles per hour are multiplied by 0.44704 to get meters per second. Results are shown to six decimal places.

How to use

  1. Enter the speed in miles per hour.
  2. Keep the direction on mph to meters per second, or press Swap units for meters per second to mph.
  3. Read the result in meters per second.

Examples

  • 1 miles per hour: 1 mph = 0.44704 m/s
  • 60 mph: 60 mph = 26.8224 m/s
  • Reverse: 10 m/s = 22.369363 mph

FAQ

How many meters per second is 1 mph?
Exactly 0.44704 meters per second, from 1609.344 meters divided by 3600 seconds.
How do I convert mph to m/s?
Multiply the miles per hour by 0.44704. For example, 60 mph is about 26.82 meters per second.

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