mph to km/h

Common values

From (mph)To (km/h)
00.00
0.20.32
0.40.64
0.60.97
0.81.29
11.61
1.21.93
1.42.25
1.62.57
1.82.90
23.22

One mile per hour equals 1.60934 km/h. Multiply your mph by 1.609 to get km/h.

Formula: km/h = mph × 1.60934

  • 30 mph = 48.3 km/h (UK residential speed limit)
  • 60 mph = 96.6 km/h (UK single-carriageway limit)
  • 70 mph = 112.7 km/h (UK motorway limit)
  • 100 mph = 160.9 km/h

UK drivers renting vehicles in mainland Europe need mph-to-km/h conversion for continental speed limits (typically 130 km/h on motorways = 80.8 mph). Formula 1 race speeds are broadcast in km/h by some channels; UK fans may prefer mph.

UK speed limits: 20 mph (32 km/h) in residential zones; 30 mph (48 km/h) in towns; 60 mph (97 km/h) on single carriageways; 70 mph (113 km/h) on motorways. The national speed limit (NSL) sign applies 60 mph on single and 70 mph on dual carriageways.

Frequently asked questions

What is 70 mph in km/h?
70 mph = 112.65 km/h — the UK motorway speed limit.
What is 130 km/h in mph?
130 km/h = 80.8 mph — the motorway limit in most EU countries.
What is 60 mph in km/h?
60 mph = 96.56 km/h.

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