Mach to Speed of Sound Converter

Speed of Sound: 1
(343 meters per second)

Understanding Mach Numbers

Speed Classifications

Subsonic

Mach < 1.0

Transonic

Mach = 1.0

Supersonic

Mach > 1.0

Hypersonic

Mach > 5.0

Quick Facts

  • ✈️ The speed of sound (Mach 1) at sea level is approximately 343 meters per second
  • 🌡️ The speed of sound varies with temperature and altitude
  • 🚀 The SR-71 Blackbird could fly at over Mach 3
  • 🛩️ Most commercial aircraft cruise at around Mach 0.85