Enter the number of minutes it takes to cover a mile into the calculator to determine the speed in miles per hour (mph). This calculator helps convert your pace from minutes per mile to miles per hour.
Minutes to Miles Per Hour Formula
The following formula is used to convert minutes per mile to miles per hour.
mph = 60 / minutes
Variables:
- mph is the speed in miles per hour
- minutes is the time in minutes to cover one mile
To convert minutes per mile to miles per hour, divide 60 by the number of minutes it takes to cover a mile.
What is Minutes to Miles Per Hour?
Minutes to miles per hour is a way of expressing the speed of a runner or walker. It is commonly used to measure the pace of an individual in running events or personal fitness goals. This conversion is useful for those who track their speed in minutes per mile and wish to understand their pace in the more conventional miles per hour format.
How to Calculate Minutes to Miles Per Hour?
The following steps outline how to convert minutes per mile to miles per hour.
- First, determine the time in minutes it takes to cover one mile.
- Next, use the formula mph = 60 / minutes.
- Finally, calculate the speed in miles per hour (mph).
- After inserting the variable and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variable as an example problem to test your knowledge.
minutes to cover a mile = 8 minutes
Using the formula, mph = 60 / 8, we find that the speed is 7.5 mph.
