55 KPH to MPH Converter
Convert between kilometers per hour (kph) and miles per hour (mph) with this interactive tool
Conversion Result
Compare 55 kph with common speed references:
| Speed Reference | KPH | MPH | Comparison to 55 KPH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average walking speed | 5 | 3.1 | 11 times slower |
| Typical city speed limit | 50 | 31.1 | slightly slower |
| Highway speed limit (US) | 120 | 74.6 | 2.2 times faster |
| 55 KPH | 55 | 34.18 | – |
| Commercial airplane cruising | 900 | 559.2 | 16.4 times faster |
| Speed of sound | 1235 | 767.3 | 22.5 times faster |
Visual representation of 55 kph 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 (kph): 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 kilometers and miles:
1 mile = 1.60934 kilometers
Therefore:
- To convert kph to mph: mph = kph × 0.6214
- To convert mph to kph: kph = mph × 1.60934
55 kph is a moderate speed, commonly achieved by:
- Bicycles on flat terrain
- Low-speed trains or trams
- Cars in urban areas with speed limits
Common speed conversions around 55 kph:
| KPH | MPH | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 24.85 | Urban driving speed |
| 80 | 49.71 | Country roads limit |
| 55 | 34.18 | Average city driving speed |
| 100 | 62.14 | Highway driving |
| 130 | 80.78 | Autobahn minimum speed |
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- Enter the speed in KPH or MPH into the input fields
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