Speed Converter
Convert between miles per hour (mph), kilometers per hour (km/h), knots, meters per second (m/s), and feet per second (ft/s)
Converted Speed
Human Walking
~3 mph
About 12.4x faster
Average Car
~40 mph
About 0.93x the speed
Commercial Jet
~575 mph
About 0.06x the speed
Miles per hour (mph)
Commonly used in the US and UK for road speeds
Kilometers per hour (km/h)
Standard speed unit in most countries worldwide
Knots (kn)
Used in aviation and maritime contexts
Frequently Asked Questions
To convert miles per hour (mph) to kilometers per hour (km/h), multiply the mph value by 1.60934. For example, 60 mph is equal to 60 × 1.60934 = 96.5604 km/h.
The cheetah is the fastest land animal, capable of reaching speeds up to 70-75 mph (112-120 km/h) in short bursts.
One mile per hour (mph) is approximately 0.868976 knots. Conversely, one knot is approximately 1.15078 mph.
The speed of sound varies based on temperature and altitude, but at sea level at 20°C (68°F), it's approximately 343 meters per second (1,125 ft/s) or about 761 mph (1,225 km/h).