Convert Mile per Hour to Meter per Second
Use this free converter to change miles per hour (mph) into meters per second (m/s). Mile per hour and meter per second both measure speed. As a quick reference, 1 mph equals 0.44704 m/s, and 1 m/s equals 2.2369363 mph.
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Meter per Second (m/s)
0.44704
1 mph = 0.44704 m/s
Speed conversion table
| Mile per Hour | Meter per Second |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0044704 |
| 0.1 | 0.044704 |
| 0.5 | 0.22352 |
| 1 | 0.44704 |
| 2 | 0.89408 |
| 3 | 1.34112 |
| 5 | 2.2352 |
| 10 | 4.4704 |
| 20 | 8.9408 |
| 25 | 11.176 |
| 50 | 22.352 |
| 100 | 44.704 |
| 1,000 | 447.04 |
How to convert Mile per Hour to Meter per Second
Multiply the mile per hour value by 0.44704 to get meters per second.
- Enter the number of miles per hour you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in meters per second.
- Worked example: 15 mph × 0.44704 = 6.7056 m/s.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (meter per second to mile per hour).
About these units
Mile per Hour (mph)
- Definition
- A mile per hour (mph) expresses speed as the number of miles travelled in one hour.
- History
- It developed with road and rail travel in Britain and the United States.
- Current use
- Miles per hour are used for speed limits and vehicle speeds in the US and UK.
Meter per Second (m/s)
- Definition
- A meter per second (m/s) is the SI unit of speed, the distance in meters travelled each second.
- History
- It is the coherent SI speed unit derived from the meter and second.
- Current use
- Meters per second are used in physics, engineering, and wind-speed reporting.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters per second are in a mile per hour?
There are 0.44704 m/s in 1 mph. To convert, multiply the number of miles per hour by 0.44704.
How do I convert miles per hour to meters per second?
Multiply the mile per hour value by 0.44704 to get meters per second. For example, 10 mph = 4.4704 m/s.
Is this mile per hour-to-meter per second converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Mile per Hour to other speed units
| Unit | 1 Mile per Hour equals |
|---|---|
| Meter per Second (m/s) | 0.44704 m/s |
| Kilometer per Hour (km/h) | 1.609344 km/h |
| Knot (kn) | 0.86897624 kn |
| Foot per Second (ft/s) | 1.4666667 ft/s |
| Mach (Ma) | 0.0013033236 Ma |