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Speed Converter - Velocity & Speed Unit Converter

Convert between m/s, km/h, mph, knots, mach and more speed units instantly

What is Speed Converter?

Speed Converter is a free online tool that converts between different units of speed and velocity. It supports metric units (m/s, km/h), imperial units (mph, ft/s), nautical units (knots), and special units (Mach, speed of light). Perfect for physics, engineering, transportation, and aviation applications.

How to Use Speed Converter

  1. Enter the speed value in the input field
  2. Select the source unit from the dropdown menu
  3. Select the target unit from the output dropdown
  4. The conversion happens automatically as you type
  5. Use the "Swap Units" button to quickly reverse the conversion
  6. Copy the result using the copy button
  7. Use "Clear" to reset all values

Supported Units

Metric Units

  • • Meters per second (m/s) - Base SI unit
  • • Kilometers per hour (km/h)
  • • Kilometers per minute (km/min)
  • • Kilometers per second (km/s)

Imperial Units

  • • Miles per hour (mph)
  • • Feet per second (ft/s)
  • • Feet per minute (ft/min)
  • • Inches per second (in/s)

Nautical & Aviation

  • • Knots (kn) - Nautical miles per hour
  • • Mach - Speed relative to sound

Special Units

  • • Speed of light (c) - 299,792,458 m/s

Common Speed Conversions

Quick Reference

  • • 1 m/s = 3.6 km/h
  • • 1 mph = 1.609 km/h
  • • 1 knot = 1.852 km/h
  • • 1 Mach ≈ 1,235 km/h (at sea level)

Speed Limits

  • • Walking: ~5 km/h (3 mph)
  • • City driving: 50 km/h (30 mph)
  • • Highway: 120 km/h (75 mph)
  • • Commercial aircraft: ~900 km/h

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate are the conversions?

All conversions use standard conversion factors and are accurate to 6 decimal places. For most practical purposes, this provides excellent precision.

What's the difference between speed and velocity?

Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction). This converter handles speed/velocity magnitudes.

Why does Mach vary?

Mach number depends on the speed of sound, which varies with temperature and altitude. This converter uses standard sea-level conditions (343 m/s).

Is my data secure?

Yes, all calculations happen locally in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.

Can I use this offline?

Yes, once loaded, the converter works completely offline in your browser.