This online calculator converts speed from kilometers per hour (km/h) to miles per hour (mph). Kilometers per hour is commonly used in metric system countries, while miles per hour is standard in the United States and a few other regions.
Kilometers per Hour (km/h) to Miles per Hour (mph) Converter
Enter a value in kilometers per hour and press the button
Kilometers per Hour (km/h)
Result in Miles per Hour (mph)
How to Use the Tool
- Enter Speed in km/h: Type the speed value in kilometers per hour.
- Click Convert: Press the conversion button to get the equivalent speed in miles per hour.
- View Result: The converted value appears instantly.
- Adjust Decimal Places: Modify the decimal precision if necessary.
- Copy Result: Click the copy button to save the result for use elsewhere.
- Clear Fields: Reset all input fields with the clear button.
Measurement Units Explained
Kilometers per Hour (km/h)
Kilometers per hour (km/h) is a metric unit of speed measuring how many kilometers are traveled in one hour. It is commonly used worldwide for speed limits, vehicle speedometers, and transportation. The official abbreviation is “km/h”.
1 km/h = 0.621371 mph
Miles per Hour (mph)
Miles per hour (mph) is a speed measurement unit used mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom, and a few other countries. It measures the distance in miles covered in one hour. The official abbreviation is “mph”.
1 mph = 1.60934 km/h
Conversion Formula
To convert kilometers per hour (km/h) to miles per hour (mph), use the following formula:
mph = km/h × 0.621371
Source: NIST
Conversion Table
Kilometers per Hour (km/h) | Miles per Hour (mph) |
---|---|
5 | 3.11 |
10 | 6.21 |
30 | 18.64 |
50 | 31.07 |
80 | 49.71 |
100 | 62.14 |
120 | 74.56 |
160 | 99.42 |
200 | 124.27 |
300 | 186.41 |
Real World Examples
- Speed limit in a residential area (USA): 40 km/h = 24.85 mph
- Typical highway speed limit (Germany): 130 km/h = 80.78 mph
- Cruising speed of a Boeing 747: 920 km/h = 571.66 mph
- Top speed of a Formula 1 car: 360 km/h = 223.69 mph
- Speed of a high-speed train (Japan’s Shinkansen): 320 km/h = 198.84 mph
- Speed limit on a rural road (UK): 96 km/h = 59.65 mph
- Maximum speed of a Tesla Model S Plaid: 322 km/h = 200.08 mph
- Top Speed of the fastest production motorcycle (Dodge Tomahawk): 420 km/h = 260.98 mph
- Landing speed of a commercial airplane: 260 km/h = 161.56 mph
- Top speed of a bullet train (France’s TGV): 574.8 km/h = 357.2 mph
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