1 kilometer per hour to meters per second
1 kilometer per hour = 0.277778 meters per second
Rounded to a practical precision: 0.28 m/s.
How the calculation works
One kilometer per hour is 0.277778 meters per second, so:
1 km/h × 0.277778 = 0.277778 m/sReversing it, 0.277778 meters per second ÷ 0.277778 returns 1 kilometers per hour.
Nearby values
| Kilometers Per Hour | Meters Per Second |
|---|---|
| 0.5 km/h | 0.138889 m/s |
| 1 km/h | 0.277778 m/s |
| 1.5 km/h | 0.416667 m/s |
| 2 km/h | 0.555556 m/s |
| 2.5 km/h | 0.694444 m/s |
| 3 km/h | 0.833333 m/s |
About these units
Kilometer per hour (km/h) — Kilometres per hour is the speed unit on road signs and speedometers in most countries.
Meter per second (m/s) — Metres per second is the SI unit of speed and the one used in physics equations.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters per second is 1 kilometer per hour?
1 kilometer per hour is 0.277778 meters per second.
How do I convert kilometers per hour to meters per second myself?
Multiply by 0.277778. To go back, divide by 0.277778 — or multiply by 3.6.
Is this figure exact?
The conversion factor between the kilometer per hour and the meter per second is fixed by definition. The figure above is rounded for readability; the converter carries full precision.
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