Convert kilometers per hour to meters per second
Kilometer per hour (km/h) to meter per second (m/s). One kilometer per hour equals 0.277778 meters per second.
Formula
Kilometer per hour to meter per second conversion table
| Kilometers per hour | Meters per second | Meters per second | Kilometers per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 km/h | 0.277778 m/s | 1 m/s | 3.6 km/h |
| 2 km/h | 0.555556 m/s | 2 m/s | 7.2 km/h |
| 3 km/h | 0.833333 m/s | 3 m/s | 10.8 km/h |
| 5 km/h | 1.3889 m/s | 5 m/s | 18 km/h |
| 10 km/h | 2.7778 m/s | 10 m/s | 36 km/h |
| 20 km/h | 5.5556 m/s | 20 m/s | 72 km/h |
| 50 km/h | 13.8889 m/s | 50 m/s | 180 km/h |
| 100 km/h | 27.7778 m/s | 100 m/s | 360 km/h |
| 500 km/h | 138.89 m/s | 500 m/s | 1800 km/h |
| 1000 km/h | 277.78 m/s | 1000 m/s | 3600 km/h |
To convert kilometers per hour to meters per second, divide the number of kilometers per hour by 3.6. One kilometer per hour equals 0.277778 meters per second, and one meter per second equals 3.6 kilometers per hour, so the relationship is fixed and exact. As a worked example, 10 km/h comes to 2.7778 m/s. Enter your own figure in the converter above to get an instant answer, or use the swap button to flip the direction. This is a speed conversion, and like every tool on UnitGlide it runs locally in your browser with no account or upload required. The table further down shows a range of common kilometer per hour values already worked out in meters per second, plus the reverse meter per second to kilometer per hour direction, which is handy for quick reference or double-checking a result by hand.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters per second are in a kilometer per hour?
One kilometer per hour equals 0.277778 meters per second. The ratio is constant, so you can multiply any number of kilometers per hour by 0.277778 to get meters per second.
What is the formula to convert kilometers per hour to meters per second?
Use meters per second = kilometers per hour ÷ 3.6. UnitGlide applies this exact formula for every value, so results stay accurate across the whole range.
How do I convert meters per second back to kilometers per hour?
Go the other way by using one meter per second equals 3.6 kilometers per hour. You can also press the swap button in the converter above to flip the direction in one click.
Is this kilometer per hour to meter per second converter accurate?
Yes. It uses internationally defined SI conversion factors, as maintained by the BIPM, and all math runs in your browser so nothing is rounded away on a server. For everyday use the displayed precision is more than enough.