1. What is Miles Per Hour (MPH)?

MPH (Miles Per Hour) is a unit of speed expressing the number of miles traveled in one hour. It's commonly used to measure cycling speed in countries using the imperial system.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the basic speed formula:

Where:

• Distance — Miles traveled
• Time — Hours taken to cover the distance

Explanation: The formula calculates average speed by dividing distance by time.

3. Importance of Speed Calculation

Details: Knowing your cycling speed helps track performance improvements, plan rides more accurately, and set appropriate training goals.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter distance in miles and time in hours. For partial hours (e.g., 30 minutes = 0.5 hours). All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How accurate is this calculation?
A: It provides average speed over the entire distance. Actual speed varies during the ride due to stops, hills, etc.

Q2: What's a good cycling MPH?
A: Average recreational cyclists typically ride 10-14 MPH. More experienced riders average 15-20 MPH.

Q3: Can I use kilometers instead?
A: This calculator uses miles. For kilometers, use a KPH calculator or convert the result (1 MPH = 1.60934 KPH).

Q4: How does elevation affect speed?
A: This calculation doesn't account for elevation changes which significantly impact actual effort and speed.

Q5: What if my ride was in minutes?
A: Convert minutes to hours by dividing by 60 (e.g., 90 minutes = 1.5 hours).