Speed Converter (mph, km/h, knots)
Convert mph, km/h, m/s, knots, and ft/s — for UK road speeds vs European km/h.
Last updated: 2026-08-13
Conversions for 60 mph
Miles per hour
60mph
Kilometres per hour
96.561km/h
Metres per second
26.822m/s
Knots
52.139kn
Feet per second
88ft/s
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UK road signs and speedometers use miles per hour (mph), but the rest of Europe uses kilometres per hour (km/h). This tool converts between mph, km/h, metres per second (m/s), knots, and feet per second — for driving abroad or reading European car specs.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert mph to km/h?
Multiply mph by 1.609344. For example, 60 mph = 96.6 km/h; 70 mph (the UK motorway limit) = 112.7 km/h. Reverse it by dividing: 100 km/h = 62.1 mph.
Why does the UK use mph while Europe uses km/h?
The UK kept imperial miles on road signs and speed limits after metrication, unlike nearly all of Europe. So a British driver crossing into France must mentally switch from mph to km/h — 130 km/h on a French motorway is about 80 mph.
What is a knot in mph?
1 knot = 1.15 mph = 1.852 km/h. Knots are used at sea and in aviation. A speed of 20 knots is about 23 mph or 37 km/h.
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