Online calculator to convert miles per hour to centimeters per second (mph to cm/s) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Speed or Velocity units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between miles per hour and centimeters per second.
What is miles per hour (mph)?
Miles per hour is a unit of Speed or Velocity in both US Customary Units as well as the Imperial System. It measures the number of miles traveled in an hour. The symbol for miles per hour is mph. There are 0.0223693629 mph in cm/s.
What is centimeters per second (cm/s)?
Centimeters per second is a unit of Speed or Velocity in the Metric System. It measures the number of centimeters traveled in a second. The symbol for centimeters per second is cm/s and the International spelling for this unit is centimetres per second. There are 44.704 cm/s in mph.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from mph to cm/s is:
cm/s = mph x 44.704
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from miles per hour to centimeters per second (mph to cm/s).
Miles per hour to Centimeters per second Conversion Example
Task: Convert 250 miles per hour to centimeters per second (show work) Formula: mph x 44.704 = cm/s Calculations: 250 mph x 44.704 = 11,176 cm/s Result: 250 mph is equal to 11,176 cm/s
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from mph to cm/s.
Miles per hour to Centimeters per second Conversion Chart
| miles per hour (mph) | centimeters per second (cm/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 mph | 44.704 cm/s |
| 2 mph | 89.408 cm/s |
| 3 mph | 134.112 cm/s |
| 4 mph | 178.816 cm/s |
| 5 mph | 223.52 cm/s |
| 6 mph | 268.224 cm/s |
| 7 mph | 312.928 cm/s |
| 8 mph | 357.632 cm/s |
| 9 mph | 402.336 cm/s |
| 10 mph | 447.04 cm/s |
| 20 mph | 894.08 cm/s |
| 30 mph | 1,341.12 cm/s |
| 40 mph | 1,788.16 cm/s |
| 50 mph | 2,235.2 cm/s |
| 75 mph | 3,352.8 cm/s |
| 100 mph | 4,470.4 cm/s |
| 250 mph | 11,176 cm/s |
| 500 mph | 22,352 cm/s |
| 750 mph | 33,528 cm/s |
| 1,000 mph | 44,704 cm/s |
| 2,500 mph | 111,760 cm/s |
| 5,000 mph | 223,520 cm/s |
| 7,500 mph | 335,280 cm/s |
| 10,000 mph | 447,040 cm/s |
| 25,000 mph | 1,117,600 cm/s |
| 50,000 mph | 2,235,200 cm/s |
| 75,000 mph | 3,352,800 cm/s |
| 100,000 mph | 4,470,400 cm/s |
| 250,000 mph | 11,176,000 cm/s |
Related Units
The following tables provide a summary of the Speed or Velocity units (Per Hour, Per Minute, Per Second and Per Millisecond) within their respective measurement systems.
Per Hour
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| inches per hour | in/h | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| feet per hour | ft/h | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| yards per hour | yd/h | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| miles per hour | mph | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| millimeters per hour | mm/h | Metric System |
| centimeters per hour | cm/h | Metric System |
| decimeters per hour | dm/h | Metric System |
| meters per hour | m/h | Metric System |
| kilometers per hour | km/h | Metric System |
| knot | kn | Non-SI (International) |
Per Minute
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| inches per minute | in/m | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| feet per minute | ft/m | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| yards per minute | yd/m | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| miles per minute | mi/m | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| millimeters per minute | mm/m | Metric System |
| centimeters per minute | cm/m | Metric System |
| decimeters per minute | dm/m | Metric System |
| meters per minute | m/m | Metric System |
| kilometers per minute | km/m | Metric System |
Per Second
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| inches per second | in/s | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| feet per second | ft/s | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| yards per second | yd/s | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| miles per second | mi/s | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| millimeters per second | mm/s | Metric System |
| centimeters per second | cm/s | Metric System |
| decimeters per second | dm/s | Metric System |
| meters per second | m/s | Metric System |
| kilometers per second | km/s | Metric System |
Per Millisecond
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| millimeters per millisecond | mm/ms | Metric System |
| centimeters per millisecond | cm/ms | Metric System |
| decimeters per millisecond | dm/ms | Metric System |
| meters per millisecond | m/ms | Metric System |
| kilometers per millisecond | km/ms | Metric System |
Note: For Speed or Velocity conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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