Convert miles per hour to meters per second
Converting miles per hour to meters per second is a common speed task, whether you are checking a recipe, a spec sheet, a travel distance or a homework problem. Since 1 mph equals 0.44704 m/s, the math is a single multiplication — and this page does it for you instantly, with the formula, a table of common values and answers to the questions people ask most.
Exact factor
How to convert miles per hour to meters per second
To convert miles per hour to meters per second, multiply the number of miles per hour by 0.44704. For example, 10 mph × 0.44704 = 4.4704 m/s.
m/s = mph × 0.44704
- Write down the value in miles per hour you want to convert.
- Multiply it by 0.44704 (the exact mph→m/s factor).
- The result is your value in meters per second. Check it below with the converter or the table.
Conversion table
Common values of miles per hour and their equivalents in meters per second:
| mph | m/s |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.44704 |
| 2 | 0.89408 |
| 3 | 1.34112 |
| 4 | 1.78816 |
| 5 | 2.2352 |
| 10 | 4.4704 |
| 20 | 8.9408 |
| 25 | 11.176 |
| 50 | 22.352 |
| 100 | 44.704 |
| 250 | 111.76 |
| 500 | 223.52 |
About these units
Mile per Hour (mph). Miles per hour is the road speed unit in the United States and the United Kingdom, expressing how many statute miles are covered in one hour. One mph equals exactly 0.44704 m/s.
Meter per Second (m/s). Meters per second is the SI derived unit of speed, used in physics and engineering. Wind speeds in meteorology and velocity in science are typically quoted in m/s.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert miles per hour to meters per second?
To convert miles per hour to meters per second, multiply the number of miles per hour by 0.44704. For example, 10 mph × 0.44704 = 4.4704 m/s. Or skip the math: type the value into the converter at the top of this page and the result updates instantly.
How many meters per second are in 1 mile per hour?
1 mph = 0.44704 m/s. That is the fixed relationship used by this converter and by international standards.
How many miles per hour are in 1 meter per second?
1 m/s = 2.23694 mph. If you are converting in the opposite direction, use our Meter per Second to Mile per Hour converter for the dedicated table and FAQ.
Is the miles per hour to meters per second conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined by international agreement, so the factor of 0.44704 is exact. Displayed results are rounded to 6 significant digits only for readability.
What is mile per hour used for?
Miles per hour is the road speed unit in the United States and the United Kingdom, expressing how many statute miles are covered in one hour. One mph equals exactly 0.44704 m/s.