How to convert m/sec into miles/hr

1 mi/hr = 0.44704 m/sec (approx)

In other words,

0.44704 m/sec = 1 mi/hr

To convert m/sec into mi/hr, multiply the number by 2.236936 and then round off the answer to the required decimal places.

Solved Example 1:

Convert 52 m/sec into miles/hr. Round off the answer to the nearest whole numbers.

Solution:

52 m/sec

Step 1:

Multiply 52 by 2.236936

52 * 2.236936 = 116.320672

Step 2:

Round off to the nearest whole number

116.320672 = 116 (approx)

Final Answer:

52 m/sec = 116 mi/hr (approx)

Try yourself: Practice Sheet 1

Solved Example 2:

Convert 15 m/sec into miles/hr. Round off the answer to 2 decimal places.

Solution:

15 m/sec

Step 1:

Multiply 15 by 2.236936

15 * 2.236936 = 33.55404

Step 2:

Round off to 2 decimal places

33.55404 = 33.55 (approx)

Final Answer:

15 m/sec = 33.55 mi/hr (approx)

Try yourself: Practice Sheet 2