How do you convert miles per hour to kilometers per hour?

To convert miles per hour to kilometers per hour, multiply the mph value by 1.60934. For example: 1) 1 mph = 1.60934 km/h, 2) 30 mph = 48.28 km/h, 3) 60 mph = 96.56 km/h. Our calculator handles this automatically.

What is 1 mile per hour equal to in kilometers per hour?

1 mile per hour equals exactly 1.60934 kilometers per hour. This is a standard conversion used worldwide in speed measurements. For quick estimates, you can think of 1 mph as about 1.6 km/h, or 60 mph as about 97 km/h.

Why would I need to convert mph to km/h?

Converting mph to km/h is useful when: 1) Traveling between countries with different speed units, 2) Understanding international speed limits, 3) Converting between imperial and metric units, 4) Reading vehicle specifications from different regions.

What are common speed limit conversions?

Common speed limit conversions include: 1) 30 mph = 48 km/h, 2) 55 mph = 89 km/h, 3) 60 mph = 97 km/h, 4) 70 mph = 113 km/h. For quick estimates, multiply mph by 1.6 to get km/h.

Miles per Hour to Kilometers per Hour Conversion Calculator

MPH to KPH Converter

Symbol: mph (miles per hour), km/h (kilometers per hour)

What they are:

Miles per hour (mph) is the imperial unit of speed, while kilometers per hour (km/h) is the metric unit. Both measure the distance traveled in their respective units over the course of one hour.

Conversion Facts:

1 mph = 1.60934 km/h
1 km/h = 0.621371 mph
60 mph ≈ 97 km/h
100 km/h ≈ 62 mph

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Kilometer per Hour (km/h)

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1 mph=

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