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Km/h to mph Converter

Convert km/h to mph

Instant, precise speed conversions between kilometers per hour and miles per hour.

Instant Results

Enter a value and choose units to convert between km/h and mph. The calculator uses the exact factor 1 km/h = 0.6213711922 mph.

kilometer/hour (km/h)

mile/hour (mph)

Uses exact factors: 1 km/h = 0.6213711922 mph, 1 mph = 1.609344 km/h.

Kilometer per hour (km/h)

Definition: The kilometer per hour (km/h) expresses how many kilometers are traveled in one hour. It is derived from the kilometer (distance) and hour (time).

Usage: Km/h is the standard speed unit on road signs and vehicle speedometers in most countries using the metric system, and is widely applied for driving speeds, cycling speeds, and wind speeds.

Quick fact: 100 km/h is a common highway speed limit and equals about 62.137 mph.

Mile per hour (mph)

Definition: The mile per hour (mph) expresses how many international miles are traveled in one hour.

Usage: Mph is standard on road signs and dashboards in the United States, the United Kingdom, and a few other regions, and is also common in automotive and aviation contexts.

Exact relation: 1 mph = 1.609344 km/h (the precise inverse of 1 km/h = 0.6213711922 mph).

How to Convert km/h to mph (and mph to km/h)

To convert kilometers per hour to miles per hour, multiply the speed in km/h by 0.6213711922 .

Formula (km/h → mph): mph = km/h × 0.6213711922

Formula (mph → km/h): km/h = mph × 1.609344

Example: 90 km/h × 0.6213711922 ≈ 55.923 mph (often rounded to 55.9 mph).

Kilometer/hour to Mile/hour Conversion Table

Kilometer/hour (km/h) Mile/hour (mph)

Table values (when populated) are typically rounded to 6 decimal places for readability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do drivers often need km/h to mph conversions?
Travelers moving between countries that use different units (for example, Europe vs. the U.S.) use km/h ↔ mph conversions to quickly understand local speed limits and match them with their car's speedometer.
Is this calculator suitable for technical and academic use?
Yes. The tool uses the precise factor 1 mph = 1.609344 km/h, which is based on the international mile and kilometer, making it appropriate for engineering reports, physics problems, and data analysis.