Converting from Speed of Sound in Water (ssiw) to Mile per Second (mps)

What is Speed of Sound in Water (ssiw)

The speed of sound in water, denoted as ssiw, is a measure of how fast sound waves travel through water. This speed is influenced by factors such as temperature, salinity, and pressure. Generally, sound travels faster in water than in air due to the higher density and elastic properties of water. The average speed of sound in freshwater at 20 degrees Celsius is approximately 1,484 meters per second (m/s).

What is Mile per Second (mps)

Mile per second, abbreviated as mps, is a unit of speed indicating how many miles an object travels in one second. One mile is equivalent to 1,609.34 meters. Thus, using this unit allows for expressing speeds in terms of how far an object moves over time, measured in seconds.

Conversion Formulas

To convert speed from ssiw to mps, you can use the following formula:

Conversely, to convert from mps to ssiw, the formula is:

These formulas allow you to easily switch between the two unit measures.

Examples

Here are a few examples of converting between the two units:

1. If you have a speed of 17 ssiw:

   mps=17×0.9208721=15.65483

2. If your speed is 10 ssiw:

   mps=10×0.9208721=9.208721

3. If you measure a speed of 2 mps:

   ssiw=2×1.085927=2.171854

4. For a speed of 17 mps:

   ssiw=17×1.085927=18.46076

These examples demonstrate how to perform the conversions accurately.