Speed Converter

Convert speed between km/h, mph, m/s, knots and ft/s instantly. Free and private, right in your browser.

Convert between km/h, mph, m/s, and knots instantly, handy for reading a foreign car's speedometer, converting wind or boat speed from a marine forecast, or plugging a velocity into a physics problem.

How to use it

  1. Enter a speed value in any one field
  2. Pick the unit it's in. Km/h, mph, m/s, or knots
  3. Read the converted value in the other three units instantly

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is the conversion?
It uses exact conversion factors (1 mph = 1.609344 km/h, 1 knot = 1.852 km/h exactly), so results are precise to as many decimal places as you need, not rounded estimates.
What's the difference between a knot and mph?
A knot is one nautical mile per hour (1.852 km/h), while a mph is one statute mile per hour (1.60934 km/h). Knots run about 15% faster than the same number in mph, which matters if you're reading marine or aviation weather reports against a car speedometer.
Why would I need m/s instead of km/h?
m/s is the standard unit in physics problems and engineering specs (e.g. wind speed, fall velocity, projectile motion), so if you're plugging a speed into a formula or a spec sheet, you'll usually want it in m/s rather than km/h or mph.