Convert Miles Per Hour to Meters Per Second
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Converting Miles Per Hour to Meters Per Second
Converting miles per hour to meters per second bridges the gap between imperial everyday speed measurements and the SI unit of speed used in scientific and engineering contexts.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between miles per hour and meters per second is: 1 mph = 0.44704 m/s. To convert a speed in miles per hour to meters per second, multiply the mph value by 0.44704.
Common Conversion Values
| Miles Per Hour | Meters Per Second |
|---|---|
| 15 | 6.71 |
| 30 | 13.41 |
| 60 | 26.82 |
| 65 | 29.06 |
| 100 | 44.7 |
Unit Definitions
Miles Per Hour
Miles per hour (symbol: mph) is a unit of speed in the imperial and US customary systems, representing the number of miles traveled in one hour. It is used for road speed limits in the United States, the United Kingdom, and a few other countries.
Meters Per Second
Meters per second (symbol: m/s) is the SI unit of speed and velocity, representing the number of meters traveled in one second. It is commonly used in physics, engineering, and scientific contexts.
Historical Context
The mile has ancient Roman origins, while the meter was defined during the French Revolution. The need to convert between these units became increasingly important with the internationalization of science and engineering.