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20 meters per second is approximately 44.7387 miles per hour (mph).
To convert 20 meters to mph, you need to first convert meters to miles and seconds to hours. Since 1 mile equals 1609.344 meters and 1 hour is 3600 seconds, the conversion accounts for these differences in units to get the speed in mph.
Conversion Tool
Result in mph:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert meters per second (m/s) to miles per hour (mph) is:
mph = meters × 2.2369362920544
This works because 1 meter equals 0.000621371 miles, and 1 second is 1/3600 of an hour. So, multiplying meters by the factor 3600/1609.344 gives miles per hour.
Step-by-step example with 20 meters:
- Convert meters to miles: 20 × 0.000621371 = 0.01242742 miles
- Convert seconds to hours: since value is per second, multiply by 3600 seconds/hour
- 0.01242742 × 3600 = 44.7387 mph
Conversion Example
- 15 meters to mph:
- Convert meters to miles: 15 × 0.000621371 = 0.00932057 miles
- Multiply by seconds per hour: 0.00932057 × 3600 = 33.554 mph
- 30 meters to mph:
- 30 × 0.000621371 = 0.0186411 miles
- 0.0186411 × 3600 = 67.108 mph
- 5 meters to mph:
- 5 × 0.000621371 = 0.00310686 miles
- 0.00310686 × 3600 = 11.1847 mph
- 40 meters to mph:
- 40 × 0.000621371 = 0.0248548 miles
- 0.0248548 × 3600 = 89.477 mph
Conversion Chart
The chart below shows conversion values from meters to mph within the range -5.0 to 45.0 meters. Negative values represents speeds in the opposite direction, useful in some physics calculations.
| Meters | MPH | Meters | MPH | Meters | MPH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5.0 | -11.1847 | 10.0 | 22.3694 | 25.0 | 55.9234 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 | 15.0 | 33.5540 | 30.0 | 67.1081 |
| 5.0 | 11.1847 | 20.0 | 44.7387 | 35.0 | 78.2923 |
| 7.5 | 16.7770 | 22.5 | 50.4170 | 40.0 | 89.4767 |
| 9.0 | 20.1324 | 27.5 | 61.6021 | 45.0 | 100.661 |
Use the chart to quickly find approximate mph speeds by matching the meters value on the left. Multiply meters by 2.2369 gives mph, so this chart saves calculation steps.
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Conversion Definitions
Meters: The meter is the fundamental unit of length in the International System of Units. It is defined by the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Meter is used worldwide for measuring length and distance in science, engineering, and daily life.
MPH (Miles per Hour): Miles per hour is a unit of speed expressing the number of miles traveled in one hour. It is commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom for vehicle speeds and other motion rates. One mph equals exactly 1.609344 kilometers per hour.
Conversion FAQs
Why does multiplying meters by 2.2369 convert to mph?
Because the conversion combines two unit changes: meters to miles and seconds to hours. One meter equals 0.000621371 miles, and one second equals 1/3600 hours. Multiplying meters by 3600/1609.344 (about 2.2369) converts meters per second directly into miles per hour.
Can negative meter values be converted to mph?
Yes, negative values represent speed in reverse direction or deceleration. The same conversion factor applies, but the resulting mph will be negative, indicating direction opposite to the positive speed.
Is there any difference converting meters per second to mph versus meters to mph?
Yes, meters alone is a length unit, while mph is speed (distance over time). The conversion assumes meters per second; if input is only meters, time duration is needed to find speed. Here, meters per second is converted directly to mph.
Why do some calculators give slightly different results?
Variations come from rounding the conversion constants or using approximate values for miles per meter or seconds per hour. Using exact constants like 1609.344 meters per mile minimize errors and produce consistent results.
Can I convert mph back to meters per second easily?
Yes, dividing mph by 2.2369362920544 converts miles per hour back to meters per second, reversing the calculation used for conversion from meters per second to mph.
