The Warp Speed calculator translates Warp Speed into common velocity units such as miles per hour.
INSTRUCTIONS: Enter the following:
Velocity(V): The calculator returns the velocity associated with the warp speed in multiple units including:
Warp Speed is an exponential velocity scale. The formula for velocity from warp speed is as follows:
where:
The Warp Speed formula is based on the fictional series Star Trek. However, it is a useful (exponential) scale for measuring speed in relationship to astronomical distances, and works well with the limitations of traveling within one quadrant of the galaxy.
You can use Warp Speeds in calculating the time to travel from Earth to parts of the galaxy by clicking ASTRO TRAVEL TIME.