How to Calculate Speed, Distance & Time
The relationship between speed, distance, and time is fundamental in physics and everyday life. The basic formula is:
Speed = Distance / Time
Depending on what you want to find, you can rearrange this formula:
- To find Distance: Speed × Time
- To find Time: Distance / Speed
- To find Speed: Distance / Time
Common Units
- km/h (Kilometers per hour): Standard unit for driving in most of the world.
- mph (Miles per hour): Standard unit for driving in the US and UK.
- m/s (Meters per second): SI unit for scientific calculations.
- Knots: Used in aviation and maritime navigation (1 knot = 1.15 mph).