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Speed Conversion Guide: Velocity and Rate Measurements

Convert between mph, km/h, knots, and meters per second. Essential for travel, physics, and understanding speed limits worldwide.

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Speed conversions are essential for international travel, physics, aviation, and understanding speed limits across different countries.

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Quick Reference

  • 1 mph = 1.609 km/h = 0.447 m/s
  • 1 km/h = 0.621 mph = 0.278 m/s
  • 1 m/s = 3.6 km/h = 2.237 mph
  • 1 knot = 1.852 km/h = 1.151 mph
Common speed limits:
  • 30 mph = 48 km/h (residential)
  • 55 mph = 89 km/h (rural)
  • 70 mph = 113 km/h (highway)
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Sources & References

  • International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM), *The International System of Units (SI)* — bipm.org/en/publications/si-brochure
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), *Guide for the Use of the International System of Units* — nist.gov/pml/special-publication-811