What is the speed of 50 mph?
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50 mph is approximately equal to 80 kilometers per hour. 'Mph' is not the same as 'kilometers'; 1 mph equals 1.609 kilometers. In foreign countries, vehicle speed is measured in mph, which stands for miles per hour, distinguishing it from the kilometers per hour (kph) used domestically. 'Mph' and 'kilometers' are completely different units. Many people mistakenly equate 'mph' with 'kilometers per hour.' 'Mph' refers to miles, based on unit conversion. The difference between mph and yards: The units are different; mph is measured in miles per hour, while yards are measured in kilometers per hour. The speed expressions also differ. For example: 80 yards refers to a driving speed of 80 kilometers per hour, equivalent to 80 ÷ 1.6093 = 49.7 mph. One yard is approximately equal to 0.9144 meters. On the other hand, 80 mph refers to a driving speed of 80 miles per hour. One mile equals 1609 meters, which is equivalent to 1.609 kilometers. Therefore, 80 mph is approximately equal to 128.75 kilometers per hour.