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