Converting from Minutes per kilometer (min/km) to Hours per mile (hpm)

What is Minutes per kilometer (min/km)

Minutes per kilometer (min/km) is a unit of speed that represents the time taken to cover a distance of one kilometer. It is commonly used in running and other sports to measure the pace at which someone is moving.

What is Hours per mile (hpm)

Hours per mile (hpm) is a unit of speed that represents the time taken to cover a distance of one mile. It is the inverse of minutes per mile and is used to measure speed in some countries like the United States.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from minutes per kilometer (min/km) to hours per mile (hpm), you can use the following formula:

hpm=min/km×37.282271​

To convert from hours per mile (hpm) to minutes per kilometer (min/km), you can use the formula:

min/km=hpm×0.02682241​

Examples

1. Converting 5 min/km to hpm:

hpm=5×37.282271​=0.134112 hpm

2. Converting 13 min/km to hpm:

hpm=13×37.282271​=0.3486912 hpm

3. Converting 14 hpm to min/km:

min/km=14×0.02682241​=521.9518 min/km

By using these formulas, you can easily convert between minutes per kilometer and hours per mile to compare speeds in different units.