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Speed Calculator

Speed from distance and time — solve for speed, distance or time in any consistent units.

Enter values

Results update as you type.

Result

Speed

60 km/h

Distance
120 km
Time
2 hours

About the Speed Calculator

Speed from distance and time — solve for speed, distance or time in any consistent units.

Also known as: speed formula, how fast, speed from distance, average speed formula.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter solve for.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

speed = distance ÷ time

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • Solve for: Speed
  • Distance = 120 km
  • Time = 2 hours

the calculator returns:

  • Speed: 60 km/h
  • Distance: 120 km
  • Time: 2 hours

Frequently asked questions

Do the units have to match?

Yes — if distance is in km and time in hours you get km/h. Use the speed converter to switch to mph or m/s.