Convert Kilometer per Hour to Meter per Second
Enter a value in Kilometer per Hour to see it instantly in Meter per Second, or use the reverse converter below.
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Kilometer per Hour
Definition: Distance in kilometers covered in one hour.
Current use: The standard speed unit for driving and weather worldwide outside the US.
Meter per Second
Definition: The SI derived unit of speed.
Current use: Used in physics and engineering calculations.
Kilometer per Hour to Meter per Second Conversion Table
| Kilometer per Hour [km/h] | Meter per Second [m/s] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 km/h | 0.0027777778 m/s |
| 0.1 km/h | 0.0277777778 m/s |
| 1 km/h | 0.2777777778 m/s |
| 2 km/h | 0.5555555556 m/s |
| 3 km/h | 0.8333333334 m/s |
| 5 km/h | 1.388888889 m/s |
| 10 km/h | 2.777777778 m/s |
| 20 km/h | 5.555555556 m/s |
| 50 km/h | 13.88888889 m/s |
| 100 km/h | 27.77777778 m/s |
| 1000 km/h | 277.7777778 m/s |
How to Convert Kilometer per Hour to Meter per Second
1 m/s = 3.5999999997 km/h
Example: convert 1 km/h to m/s:
Meter per Second to Kilometer per Hour Conversion Table
| Meter per Second [m/s] | Kilometer per Hour [km/h] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 m/s | 0.036 km/h |
| 0.1 m/s | 0.36 km/h |
| 1 m/s | 3.5999999997 km/h |
| 2 m/s | 7.1999999994 km/h |
| 3 m/s | 10.7999999991 km/h |
| 5 m/s | 17.9999999986 km/h |
| 10 m/s | 35.9999999971 km/h |
| 20 m/s | 71.9999999942 km/h |
| 50 m/s | 179.9999999856 km/h |
| 100 m/s | 359.9999999712 km/h |
| 1000 m/s | 3599.999999712 km/h |
Quick Estimate
For a quick mental estimate, 1 km/h is about 0.28 m/s, and 1 m/s is about 3.6 km/h. Use the exact calculator above when accuracy matters, such as for money, medicine, engineering or anything you will buy or sell.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Meter per Second are in 1 Kilometer per Hour?
1 Kilometer per Hour (km/h) equals 0.2777777778 Meter per Second (m/s).
How do I convert Kilometer per Hour to Meter per Second?
Multiply the value in km/h by 0.2777777778 to get m/s. To go the other way, multiply m/s by 3.5999999997.
What is 10 Kilometer per Hour in Meter per Second?
10 km/h = 2.777777778 m/s.
What is 100 Kilometer per Hour in Meter per Second?
100 km/h = 27.77777778 m/s.
What is a Kilometer per Hour?
Distance in kilometers covered in one hour. The standard speed unit for driving and weather worldwide outside the US.
What is a Meter per Second?
The SI derived unit of speed. Used in physics and engineering calculations.
How many Kilometer per Hour are in 1 Meter per Second?
1 Meter per Second (m/s) equals 3.5999999997 Kilometer per Hour (km/h).
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