mph to km/h Converter

mph to km/h Converter

mph to km/h Converter

Kilometers per Hour (km/h):

Usage Instructions:

Objective: Convert speed from miles per hour to kilometers per hour.

Steps:

  1. Enter Speed: Input the speed in miles per hour (mph).
  2. Click "Convert to km/h": Press the button to convert the speed to kilometers per hour.
  3. View Result: The converted speed in kilometers per hour will be displayed below.

To convert miles per hour (mph) to kilometers per hour (km/h), you can use the following conversion factor:

1 mile per hour = 1.60934 kilometers per hour

Conversion Formula

km/h = mph × 1.60934

Example Conversions

Here are some examples to illustrate the conversion:

Miles per Hour (mph) Formula Kilometers per Hour (km/h)
10 mph 10 × 1.60934 16.09 km/h
30 mph 30 × 1.60934 48.28 km/h
50 mph 50 × 1.60934 80.47 km/h
70 mph 70 × 1.60934 112.65 km/h
100 mph 100 × 1.60934 160.93 km/h

How to Convert mph to km/h

  1. Identify the Value in mph: For example, 45 mph.
  2. Apply the Conversion Formula:
    • Multiply the number of miles per hour by 1.60934.
    • For 45 mph:
      • Calculation: 45 × 1.60934 = 72.42 km/h

Practical Uses

  • Speed Conversion: Useful for converting vehicle speeds or travel speeds between systems, especially when traveling internationally or comparing speed limits.
  • Travel Planning: Helps in understanding travel speeds in different units when planning trips or routes.

Summary

To convert miles per hour (mph) to kilometers per hour (km/h), multiply the number of miles per hour by 1.60934. For example, 30 mph is approximately 48.28 km/h, and 70 mph is about 112.65 km/h. This conversion is helpful for comparing speeds in different measurement systems.