Convert miles per hour to meters per second

1 mph = 0.44704 m/s. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.

1 mile per hour equals

0.44704meters per second

1 mph = 0.44704 m/s

The formula

Miles per hour and meters per second both measure speed from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.

m/s = mph × 0.44704

Going the other way? Convert meters per second to miles per hour.

Miles per hour to meters per second table

Common values, rounded for reading.

Miles per hour (mph)Meters per second (m/s)
10.44704
20.89408
31.3411
41.7882
52.2352
62.6822
73.1293
83.5763
94.0234
104.4704
156.7056
208.9408
2511.176
3013.4112
4017.8816
5022.352
7533.528
10044.704
250111.76
500223.52
1,000447.04

Questions people ask

How many meters per second are in a mile per hour?
One mile per hour equals 0.44704 meters per second.
How do I convert miles per hour to meters per second by hand?
Multiply the number of miles per hour by 0.44704. For a rough check, 0.447 is close enough for most everyday use.
What is 1 mile per hour in meters per second?
1 mile per hour is 0.44704 meters per second.

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