Converting from Speed of Sound in Water (ssiw) to Seconds per Mile (spm)

What is Speed of Sound in Water (ssiw)

The Speed of sound in water (ssiw) is the speed at which sound waves travel through water. This speed can vary depending on factors like temperature, salinity, and pressure. On average, sound travels faster in water than in air, which is an important consideration in fields such as marine biology and underwater acoustic communications.

What is Seconds per Mile (spm)

Seconds per mile (spm) is a measurement that indicates the number of seconds it takes to travel one mile. This unit is frequently used in athletics and various transportation contexts to gauge speed, especially for runners and cyclists. A lower value for spm signifies a faster pace.

Conversion Formulas

To convert between Speed of sound in water (ssiw) and Seconds per mile (spm), we can use the following formulas:

• From ssiw to spm:

  spm=ssiw1​×1.085927

• From spm to ssiw:

  ssiw=spm1​×1.085927

Examples

Here are some examples to illustrate how to convert between these two units:

1. Converting 1 ssiw to spm:

spm=11​×1.085927=1.085927 spm

2. Converting 1 spm to ssiw:

ssiw=11​×1.085927=1.085927 ssiw

3. Converting 9 ssiw to spm:

spm=91​×1.085927≈0.1206586 spm

4. Converting 10 spm to ssiw:

ssiw=101​×1.085927≈0.1085927 ssiw

5. Converting 6 ssiw to spm:

spm=61​×1.085927≈0.1809879 spm

6. Converting 9 spm to ssiw:

ssiw=91​×1.085927≈0.1206586 ssiw

Use this page to perform converting from Speed of sound in water (ssiw) to Seconds per mile (spm).