Convert Kilometers Per Hour to Meters Per Second
1 kilometer per hour = 0.2777778 meters per second. Type any value below to convert in either direction — the calculation happens in your browser.
Kilometers Per Hour to Meters Per Second formula
Multiply the number of kilometers per hour by 0.2777778 to get meters per second.
meters per second = kilometers per hour × 0.2777778To go the other way: divide the number of meters per second by 0.2777778, or multiply by 3.6.
kilometers per hour = meters per second ÷ 0.2777778Kilometers Per Hour to Meters Per Second conversion table
| Kilometers Per Hour | Meters Per Second |
|---|---|
| 1 km/h | 0.2777778 m/s |
| 2 km/h | 0.5555556 m/s |
| 3 km/h | 0.8333333 m/s |
| 4 km/h | 1.111111 m/s |
| 5 km/h | 1.388889 m/s |
| 6 km/h | 1.666667 m/s |
| 7 km/h | 1.944444 m/s |
| 8 km/h | 2.222222 m/s |
| 9 km/h | 2.5 m/s |
| 10 km/h | 2.777778 m/s |
| 15 km/h | 4.166667 m/s |
| 20 km/h | 5.555556 m/s |
| 25 km/h | 6.944444 m/s |
| 30 km/h | 8.333333 m/s |
| 40 km/h | 11.111111 m/s |
| 50 km/h | 13.888889 m/s |
| 75 km/h | 20.833333 m/s |
| 100 km/h | 27.777778 m/s |
| 250 km/h | 69.444444 m/s |
| 500 km/h | 138.888889 m/s |
| 1,000 km/h | 277.777778 m/s |
Meters Per Second to Kilometers Per Hour conversion table
| Meters Per Second | Kilometers Per Hour |
|---|---|
| 1 m/s | 3.6 km/h |
| 2 m/s | 7.2 km/h |
| 3 m/s | 10.8 km/h |
| 4 m/s | 14.4 km/h |
| 5 m/s | 18 km/h |
| 6 m/s | 21.6 km/h |
| 7 m/s | 25.2 km/h |
| 8 m/s | 28.8 km/h |
| 9 m/s | 32.4 km/h |
| 10 m/s | 36 km/h |
About the kilometer per hour
Kilometres per hour is the speed unit on road signs and speedometers in most countries.
About the meter per second
Metres per second is the SI unit of speed and the one used in physics equations.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters per second are in a kilometer per hour?
There are 0.2777778 meters per second in one kilometer per hour.
How many kilometers per hour are in a meter per second?
There are 3.6 kilometers per hour in one meter per second.
Is this conversion exact?
The ratio between the kilometer per hour and the meter per second is fixed by definition, so the conversion is exact — the figures shown here are rounded for readability only.
What is 10 kilometers per hour in meters per second?
10 kilometers per hour equals 2.777778 meters per second.