Converting from Kilometer per second (km/s) to Mile per minute (mpm)

What is Kilometer per second (km/s)

Kilometer per second (km/s) is a unit of speed that represents the distance traveled in kilometers in one second. It is commonly used in scientific and engineering applications to measure high speeds.

What is Mile per minute (mpm)

Mile per minute (mpm) is a unit of speed that represents the distance traveled in miles in one minute. It is frequently used in transportation and sports to measure speeds over shorter distances.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from kilometers per second (km/s) to miles per minute (mpm), you can use the following formula:

mpm=km/s×37.28227

Conversely, to convert from miles per minute (mpm) to kilometers per second (km/s), you can use the formula:

km/s=mpm×0.0268224

Examples

1. If you have a speed of 3 km/s, the equivalent speed in mpm would be:

3 km/s×37.28227=111.8468 mpm

2. On the other hand, if you are traveling at a speed of 8 mpm, the equivalent speed in km/s would be:

8 mpm×0.0268224=0.2145792 km/s

3. Another example, if the speed is 13 km/s, then in mpm it would be:

13 km/s×37.28227=484.6695 mpm

By using these conversion formulas, you can easily switch between kilometers per second and miles per minute to compare speeds in different units.