Speed Converter

Convert between different speed units including kilometers per hour, miles per hour, meters per second, knots, Mach number, and even relativistic speeds approaching the speed of light. Fast, accurate, and easy to use for everyday and scientific applications.

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Common Conversions
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Unit Information

Metric Units

International System of Units (SI) measurements

m/s
metric
Meters per Second
Base unit of speed in the metric system
km/h
metric
Kilometers per Hour
Common speed unit for road vehicles
km/s
metric
Kilometers per Second
High-speed measurements (e.g., spacecraft)

Imperial Units

Traditional British and American measurements

mph
imperial
Miles per Hour
Common speed unit in the United States
ft/s
imperial
Feet per Second
Speed measurement in feet per second
yd/s
imperial
Yards per Second
Speed measurement in yards per second

Other Units

Specialized and historical measurements

knots
other
Knots
Nautical miles per hour, used in aviation and maritime

Scientific Units

Scientific and technical measurements

Mach
scientific
Mach Number
Ratio of speed to speed of sound
c
scientific
Speed of Light
Speed of light in vacuum
0.1c
scientific
0.1c (10% Light Speed)
10% of the speed of light
0.5c
scientific
0.5c (50% Light Speed)
50% of the speed of light
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Common Use Cases

  • Road Travel: Convert speed limits between km/h and mph
  • Aviation: Convert aircraft speeds to Mach number
  • Maritime: Convert boat speeds to knots
  • Physics: Convert velocities for scientific calculations
  • Sports: Convert running or cycling speeds

Popular Conversions

100 km/h62.14 mph
60 mph96.56 km/h
340 m/s1.0 Mach
15 knots27.78 km/h

How Our Speed Converter Works

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Enter Speed Value

Input any speed value in the "From" field. Our converter accepts decimal numbers and scientific notation.

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Select Units

Choose your source unit (e.g., km/h) and target unit (e.g., mph) from our comprehensive unit selection.

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View the converted speed in real-time. Copy results, explore common conversions, or check conversion history.

Understanding Speed Units

Metric Units

m/s (Meters per Second)
Base unit in the metric system. 1 m/s = 3.6 km/h
km/h (Kilometers per Hour)
Most common speed unit for road vehicles worldwide.

Imperial Units

mph (Miles per Hour)
Standard speed unit in the United States and United Kingdom.
ft/s (Feet per Second)
Used in engineering and physics calculations.

Specialized Units

Knots
Nautical miles per hour. Used in aviation and maritime navigation.
Mach Number
Ratio of speed to speed of sound. Mach 1 = 343.2 m/s at sea level.

Relativistic Speeds & Scientific Applications

Speed of Light (c)

Value: 299,792,458 m/s
In km/h: 1,079,252,848.8 km/h
Applications: Physics, astronomy, telecommunications

Relativistic Speeds

0.1c: 29,979,245.8 m/s (10% light speed)
0.5c: 149,896,229 m/s (50% light speed)
Applications: Particle physics, space travel

Scientific Notation Support: Our converter handles values from 10⁻¹² to 10¹⁵, making it perfect for astrophysics, quantum mechanics, and advanced engineering calculations. Input values like 1e8 for 100,000,000 or 2.5e-3 for 0.0025.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is this speed converter?

Our speed converter uses precise conversion factors and maintains accuracy up to 8 decimal places. All conversions are based on internationally recognized standards.

Can I convert negative speeds?

Yes, our converter supports negative values for applications like relative velocities, wind speeds, or scientific calculations.

What is the fastest speed I can convert?

Our converter can handle speeds from -1 trillion to 1 quadrillion units, covering everything from walking speed to relativistic velocities approaching the speed of light. Perfect for physics, astronomy, and advanced scientific calculations.

How do I use scientific notation?

Enable "Show scientific notation" in preferences for very large or small values. You can also input values like 1e6 for 1,000,000.

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