7 mph is approximately 3.1307 meters per second (mps).
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To convert 7 miles per hour (mph) into meters per second (mps), you multiply 7 by the conversion factor that relates miles and meters, and hours and seconds. This gives a precise value representing the speed in mps.
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Result in mps:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert miles per hour (mph) to meters per second (mps) is:
mps = mph × 0.44704
This works because 1 mile equals 1609.344 meters, and 1 hour equals 3600 seconds. Dividing 1609.344 meters by 3600 seconds gives approximately 0.44704 meters per second per mile per hour.
Example calculation for 7 mph:
- Multiply 7 by 0.44704
- 7 × 0.44704 = 3.12928
- So, 7 mph = 3.12928 mps (rounded to 3.1307)
Conversion Example
- Convert 12 mph to mps:
- Multiply 12 by 0.44704
- 12 × 0.44704 = 5.36448
- Result is 5.3645 mps rounded to 4 decimals
- Convert 25 mph to mps:
- Multiply 25 by 0.44704
- 25 × 0.44704 = 11.176
- So 25 mph equals 11.176 mps
- Convert 0 mph to mps:
- 0 × 0.44704 = 0
- Speed is 0 mps
- Convert 50 mph to mps:
- 50 × 0.44704 = 22.352
- Speed in meters per second is 22.352
Conversion Chart
The table below shows the conversion from mph to meters per second (mps) for values between -18.0 and 32.0 mph. Negative values indicate speed in the opposite direction. You can use this chart to quickly find the equivalent mps without calculation.
| Speed (mph) | Speed (mps) |
|---|---|
| -18.0 | -8.0467 |
| -12.0 | -5.3645 |
| -6.0 | -2.6822 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 |
| 5.0 | 2.2352 |
| 7.0 | 3.1293 |
| 10.0 | 4.4704 |
| 15.0 | 6.7056 |
| 20.0 | 8.9408 |
| 25.0 | 11.1760 |
| 30.0 | 13.4112 |
| 32.0 | 14.3053 |
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Conversion Definitions
mph: Miles per hour is a unit of speed expressing the number of miles traveled in one hour. It is mostly used in the United States and the United Kingdom for speed limits and vehicle speed. One mile equals 1,609.344 meters, making mph a larger unit than meters per second.
mps: Meters per second is the SI unit of speed that shows how many meters an object moves in one second. It is commonly used in science and engineering fields. Since it is based on the metric system and seconds, it’s convenient for precise measurements and calculations.
Conversion FAQs
Why is the conversion factor between mph and mps exactly 0.44704?
The factor 0.44704 comes from dividing the length of a mile, 1609.344 meters, by the number of seconds in an hour, 3600. So, 1609.344 ÷ 3600 = 0.44704. This ratio converts the distance and time units correctly between mph and mps.
Can this conversion be used for negative speeds?
Yes, negative speeds simply indicate movement in the opposite direction. The same conversion formula applies because the magnitude remains the same, only the sign changes to show direction.
Is the conversion factor always constant?
Yes, the conversion factor 0.44704 is a fixed number based on defined units of distance and time. It does not change regardless of context or usage.
What’s the best way to convert mph to mps without a calculator?
Multiplying mph by roughly 0.45 gives an approximate mps value. For quick mental math, you can consider 1 mph as about 0.45 mps, which is close enough for everyday use but less precise.
Why do some sources use 0.447 instead of 0.44704?
Sometimes, sources round the conversion factor to three decimals for simplicity. However, 0.44704 is more exact and recommended when precision is required, especially in scientific calculations.