MPH to FPS: The Ultimate Conversion Guide for Speed Demons

What is MPH and FPS?

MPH (miles per hour) is a unit of speed commonly used in the United States and some other countries. It measures the distance traveled per hour.

FPS (feet per second) is another unit of speed that measures the distance traveled per second.

Conversion Factors

To convert MPH to FPS, multiply the speed in MPH by the conversion factor of 5,280 / 3,600. This formula can be simplified to:

FPS = MPH * (5,280 / 3,600)
FPS = MPH * 1.46667

Conversely, to convert FPS to MPH, multiply the speed in FPS by the conversion factor of 3,600 / 5,280. This formula can be simplified to:

MPH = FPS * (3,600 / 5,280)
MPH = FPS * 0.68182

Conversion Table

The following table provides conversions for common speeds:

Applications of MPH and FPS

MPH is commonly used in:

• Automobile speedometers
• Traffic signs
• Weather reports
• Sports statistics

FPS is commonly used in:

• Physics and engineering calculations
• Sports measurements (e.g., running, cycling)
• Aviation measurements

Creative Applications for Converting MPH to FPS

"Feet-to-Street" Converter: Convert pedestrian walking speeds from MPH to FPS to determine the distance covered in a given time.

Example:

A pedestrian walks at a speed of 3 MPH. How far will they walk in 10 minutes?

Convert MPH to FPS:

FPS = 3 MPH * 1.46667 = 4.4 FPS

Calculate Distance:

Distance = FPS * Time
Distance = 4.4 FPS * (10 min * 60 s/min) = 2640 feet

"Miles-to-Minutes" Calculator: Convert car speeds from MPH to FPS to estimate travel times for a given distance.

Example:

A car travels at a speed of 60 MPH. How long will it take to travel 30 miles?

Convert MPH to FPS:

FPS = 60 MPH * 1.46667 = 88 FPS

Calculate Time:

Time = Distance / FPS
Time = 30 miles / 88 FPS = 0.34 hours = 20.4 minutes (approx.)

"Speed-to-Stamina" Estimator: Convert running speeds from MPH to FPS to assess cardiovascular fitness.

Example:

A runner completes a 5-mile run in 30 minutes. What is their average FPS?

Convert MPH to FPS:

MPH = 5 miles / (30 min * 60 s/min) = 5.56 MPH
FPS = 5.56 MPH * 1.46667 = 8.15 FPS

Assess Fitness:

According to the American Council on Exercise, an average FPS for a moderate-intensity run is 7.5-10 FPS. Therefore, the runner in this example has good cardiovascular fitness.

Tips and Tricks

• Remember the conversion factors: 1 MPH = 1.46667 FPS, and 1 FPS = 0.68182 MPH.
• Use a calculator or conversion app to avoid rounding errors.
• Consider your application carefully when choosing which unit of speed to use.
• Be aware that different countries may use different units of speed. When converting between units, always consider the context.