km/h to mph
Common values
| From (km/h) | To (mph) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0.00 |
| 0.2 | 0.12 |
| 0.4 | 0.25 |
| 0.6 | 0.37 |
| 0.8 | 0.50 |
| 1 | 0.62 |
| 1.2 | 0.75 |
| 1.4 | 0.87 |
| 1.6 | 0.99 |
| 1.8 | 1.12 |
| 2 | 1.24 |
One km/h equals 0.62137 mph. Divide your km/h value by 1.609 to get mph.
Formula: mph = km/h ÷ 1.60934
- 100 km/h = 62.1 mph (common European highway limit)
- 130 km/h = 80.8 mph (German Autobahn advisory speed)
- 50 km/h = 31.1 mph (European urban speed limit)
- 120 km/h = 74.6 mph
Americans watching European motorsports, Formula 1, or international soccer broadcasts need km/h-to-mph translation. Canadian speed limit signs (in km/h) need conversion for US drivers crossing the border. Weather service hurricane wind speeds are given in both mph and km/h.
US border crossings from Canada require adjusting for km/h to mph. Canada's maximum highway speed is 110–120 km/h (68–75 mph). The US National Hurricane Center reports wind speeds in mph, while the World Meteorological Organization uses km/h. US military and aviation use knots (1 knot ≈ 1.15 mph ≈ 1.85 km/h).
Frequently asked questions
- What is 80 km/h in mph?
- 80 km/h = 49.7 mph.
- Is 100 km/h the same as 60 mph?
- Close — 100 km/h = 62.1 mph, not exactly 60.
- What is 120 km/h in mph?
- 120 km/h = 74.6 mph.
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