8 MPH to KMH Converter
Convert between miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h) with this interactive tool
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Conversion Result
8 mph = 12.87 km/h
Formula: km/h = mph × 1.6093
Compare 8 mph with common speed references:
| Speed Reference | KMH | MPH | Comparison to 8 MPH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average walking speed | 5 | 3.1 | 2.6 times slower |
| Typical city speed limit | 50 | 31.1 | 3.9 times faster |
| Highway speed limit (US) | 120 | 74.6 | 9.3 times faster |
| 8 MPH | 12.9 | 8 | – |
| Commercial airplane cruising | 900 | 559.2 | 69.9 times faster |
| Speed of sound | 1235 | 767.3 | 95.9 times faster |
Visual representation of 8 mph compared to other speeds:
Speed is the rate at which an object moves in a specific direction. The two most common units for measuring speed are:
- Kilometers per hour (km/h): Used in most countries worldwide that follow the metric system.
- Miles per hour (mph): Primarily used in the United States and the United Kingdom.
The conversion between these units is based on the relationship between miles and kilometers:
1 mile = 1.60934 kilometers
Therefore:
- To convert mph to km/h: km/h = mph × 1.6093
- To convert km/h to mph: mph = km/h × 0.6214
8 mph is a moderate speed, typically experienced by:
- Fast joggers running a short distance.
- Casual bicycle speed on flat surfaces.
Common speed conversions around 8 mph:
| MPH | KMH | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 8 | Average cycling speed |
| 7 | 11.3 | Jogging speed |
| 8 | 12.9 | Fast jog or slow run speed |
| 10 | 16.1 | Brisk cycling speed |
| 15 | 24.1 | Cycling sprint speed |
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