Speed Converter

Convert kilometers per hour, miles per hour, meters per second, knots, feet per second and approximate Mach values with this free online speed converter.

Enter a speed of zero or greater. Negative speeds are not supported by this converter.

How to Use the Speed Converter

  1. Enter the speed value you want to convert.
  2. Select the original unit from the Convert from menu.
  3. Select the target unit from the Convert to menu.
  4. Click Convert Speed to see the result.
  5. Click Reset to clear the value and restore the default units.

Speed Conversion Formulas

The calculator converts the entered value to meters per second first, then converts that value into your selected destination unit.

km/h to mph: km/h × 0.6213711922
mph to km/h: mph × 1.609344
m/s to km/h: m/s × 3.6
knots to km/h: knots × 1.852
ft/s to m/s: ft/s × 0.3048
Mach to m/s: Mach × 343 (approximate)

Common Speed Conversions

Understanding Different Speed Units

Kilometers per hour (km/h)

Kilometers per hour is widely used for road speeds in many countries. It describes the number of kilometers traveled in one hour at a constant speed.

Miles per hour (mph)

Miles per hour is used for road speeds in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Meters per second (m/s)

Meters per second is an SI unit commonly used in science, physics, engineering and motion calculations.

Knots

Knots are commonly used in aviation and maritime navigation. One knot equals one nautical mile per hour, or exactly 1.852 kilometers per hour.

Feet per second (ft/s)

Feet per second measures how many feet are traveled in one second and is used in some engineering and physics applications.

Mach

Mach expresses speed relative to the local speed of sound. Since the speed of sound changes with atmospheric conditions, this calculator uses 343 m/s as a reference approximation. It is not intended for precise aviation or scientific calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mph is 100 km/h?

100 km/h is approximately 62.1371 mph.

How many km/h is 60 mph?

60 mph equals 96.56064 km/h.

How many km/h is one knot?

One knot equals exactly 1.852 km/h.

Is Mach 1 always 343 m/s?

No. The speed of sound varies with conditions, especially temperature. This converter uses 343 m/s as an approximation, so Mach results should not be treated as precise values for every environment.

Can I convert a speed of zero?

Yes. Enter 0 and choose your units. The converted result will also be zero.

Is this speed converter free?

Yes. You can use this browser-based calculator without paying for a conversion.