Speed Conversion: MPH to m/s - 15m/h-1

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In summary, to convert MPH to m/s, you can use the conversion factor of 0.44704. The formula for converting MPH to m/s is: m/s = MPH x 0.44704. 15m/h-1 is not a valid unit for speed and should be either 15 m/h or 15 mph. The reason for converting between MPH and m/s is to allow for easier comparison and understanding of speed measurements. Yes, there are online calculators available for this conversion, but it's important to double check the results and units used.
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Ok for the life of me i can't remember how you get from say 15 miles per hour (15m/h) to 15mh-1?
 
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Do you mean: 15 m/h to 15 m h-1?

There is no conversion there, it's just a different way to write the same thing. Dividing by the power of a quantity is the same as multiplying by the negative power, so
mi / h = mi h-1 (because you can read h as h1) and for example ft / s2 (as an acceleration) would be ft s-2.
 
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really no where to go.

[tex] \frac 1 x = x^{-1} [/tex]
 

FAQ: Speed Conversion: MPH to m/s - 15m/h-1

How do I convert MPH to m/s?

To convert MPH (miles per hour) to m/s (meters per second), you can use the conversion factor of 0.44704. This means that for every 1 MPH, there are 0.44704 m/s. So, to convert a specific speed from MPH to m/s, you would multiply the MPH value by 0.44704. For example, if the speed is 15 MPH, the conversion would be 15 x 0.44704 = 6.7056 m/s.

2. What is the formula for converting MPH to m/s?

The formula for converting MPH to m/s is: m/s = MPH x 0.44704. This is the same as multiplying the MPH value by the conversion factor of 0.44704.

3. How do I convert 15m/h-1 to m/s?

15m/h-1 is not a valid unit for speed. It should be either 15 m/h (meters per hour) or 15 mph (miles per hour). Assuming it is 15 mph, the conversion to m/s would be 15 x 0.44704 = 6.7056 m/s.

4. Why do we need to convert between MPH and m/s?

Different countries and industries use different units to measure speed. MPH is commonly used in the United States and some other countries, while m/s is a standard unit in the International System of Units (SI). Converting between these units allows for easier comparison and understanding of speed measurements.

5. Can I use an online calculator to convert MPH to m/s?

Yes, there are many online calculators and conversion tools available to convert between MPH and m/s. However, it is always important to double check the results and make sure the correct units are used in the conversion.

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