Kilometers per Hour to Meters per Second
Convert kilometers per hour to meters per second for physics, engineering, vehicle speed, sports, and formula checks.
How to convert km/h to
To convert a value from kilometers per hour (km/h) to meters per second ), enter the number in the converter above. Use the swap control if you need the reverse direction.
x is the source value in km/h; y is the result in m/s.
Popular conversions
Quick answers for common km/h to m/s values are available from the related conversion pages.
Use the related tools section for fixed-value conversions and the reverse direction.
Common conversion table
Quick reference table for common km/h to m/s values:
| km/h | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.277778 |
| 5 | 1.388889 |
| 10 | 2.777778 |
| 50 | 13.888889 |
| 100 | 27.777778 |
| 1,000 | 277.777778 |
About kilometers per hour
Kilometer per hour (km/h) — One kilometer per hour equals exactly 1,000 meters per 3,600 seconds, or 0.2777777778 meters per second.
Common uses: Kilometers per hour are used for road speed limits, vehicle dashboards, cycling, running, weather, transport, and travel planning in most countries.
About meters per second
Meter per second ) — One meter per second equals exactly 3.6 kilometers per hour.
Common uses: Meters per second are common in physics, engineering, sports science, wind speed, lab measurements, and technical calculations.
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