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Miles per hour to kilometers per hour (mph to km/h)

1 mph = 1.609344 km/h. Enter any value below to convert miles per hour to kilometers per hour instantly, or use the speed converter for every other unit.

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1 mph = 1.609344 km/h

km/h = mph × 1.609344
1 km/h = 0.6213711922 mph

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Common speed conversions

1 mph1.609344 km/h
1 km/h0.6213711922 mph
1 kn1.852 km/h
1 m/s3.6 km/h
1 mph0.44704 m/s
1 kn1.150779448 mph

Miles per hour to kilometers per hour conversion table

Miles per hour to kilometers per hour
Miles per hour (mph)Kilometers per hour (km/h)
5 mph8.04672 km/h
10 mph16.09344 km/h
25 mph40.2336 km/h
30 mph48.28032 km/h
45 mph72.42048 km/h
55 mph88.51392 km/h
60 mph96.56064 km/h
65 mph104.60736 km/h
70 mph112.65408 km/h
75 mph120.7008 km/h
80 mph128.74752 km/h

The formula

km/h = mph × 1.609344

1 mph = 0.44704 m/s (exact). 1 km/h = 1/3.6 m/s. These are exact definitions, so the only rounding is in the displayed result (10 significant digits).

When you need it

Mph to km/h is useful for comparing US speed limits, car specs and running or cycling speeds with metric ones. Multiply by 1.609344. US highway limits of 65–75 mph are roughly 105–120 km/h.

Frequently asked questions

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

Multiply the value in miles per hour by 1.609344 (or divide by 0.6213711922). For example, 30 mph = 48.28032 km/h.

How many kilometers per hour are in one mile per hour?

1 mph = 1.609344 km/h.

What is 60 mph in km/h?

About 96.6 km/h.

Do UK roads use mph?

Yes. The UK posts speed limits in mph, even though most other European countries use km/h.