Miles per hour to Metres per second Converter
Convert mile per hour to metre per second instantly. Type a value below — the result updates as you type.
When you need to convert mile per hour to metre per second
Speed conversions are handy for driving abroad, reading weather and marine forecasts, or comparing vehicle, wind and running pace figures quoted in unfamiliar units.
Typical values: 0.5 mph is about 0.2235 m/s, and 100 mph works out to roughly 44.704 m/s. Because the ratio is fixed at 0.447, you can scale any amount linearly — doubling the miles per hour doubles the metres per second.
Road signs, aviation and sailing each use their own speed unit, so the same motion can be described several ways.
How to convert mile per hour to metre per second
One mile per hour equals 0.447 metres per second. To convert, multiply the number of miles per hour by 0.447:
metres per second = miles per hour × 0.447
For example, 10 miles per hour × 0.447 = 4.4704 metres per second.
Miles per hour to metres per second conversion table
| Speed (mph) | Metres per second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 mph | 0.447 m/s |
| 2 mph | 0.8941 m/s |
| 3 mph | 1.3411 m/s |
| 5 mph | 2.2352 m/s |
| 10 mph | 4.4704 m/s |
| 20 mph | 8.9408 m/s |
| 50 mph | 22.352 m/s |
| 100 mph | 44.704 m/s |
FAQ
How many metres per second are in a mile per hour?
One mile per hour = 0.447 metres per second.
How do I convert metres per second back to miles per hour?
Divide by 0.447, or use the metres per second to miles per hour converter.