Star Trek Warp Factor Converter
Convert warp factor to multiples of light speed using the Star Trek: The Next Generation warp scale.
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About this conversion
Star Trek has used more than one warp scale over the years. The original 1960s series simply cubed the warp factor (warp 2 = 8× light speed). The Next Generation introduced a recalibrated scale, v = w^(10/3) × c, where warp 1 is exactly light speed, warp 6 is about 392× light speed, and warp 9 is about 1,516× light speed, matching the numbers given in the show's own technical manuals.
Warp 10 is defined as infinite velocity on the TNG scale, so factors of 9–10 use a hand-drawn curve with no official formula, this converter covers the well-defined warp 1–9 range.
Units supported: Warp factor (1–9), multiples of light speed (c), kilometers/hour, miles/hour.
Source note: TNG warp scale: v = w^(10/3) × c, from the Star Trek: TNG Technical Manual.
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Frequently asked questions
What units can I convert with the Star Trek Warp Factor converter?
Warp factor (1–9), multiples of light speed (c), kilometers/hour, miles/hour.
Is this an official, canon conversion?
TNG warp scale: v = w^(10/3) × c, from the Star Trek: TNG Technical Manual.
Can I convert in both directions?
Yes, enter a value in either field and the other updates instantly. You can also tap the swap button to flip the two units, or use the copy-link button to share this exact conversion.