kilometers per hour to meters per second
Convert kilometer per hour to meter per second — instant, free, with the formula shown.
How to convert kilometer per hour to meter per second
To convert kilometer per hour to meter per second, multiply by 0.27777778:
For example, 10 km/h × 0.277778 = 2.7778 m/s.
km/h to m/s conversion table
| kilometers per hour (km/h) | meters per second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 km/h | 0.2778 m/s |
| 2 km/h | 0.5556 m/s |
| 5 km/h | 1.3889 m/s |
| 10 km/h | 2.7778 m/s |
| 25 km/h | 6.9444 m/s |
| 50 km/h | 13.8889 m/s |
| 100 km/h | 27.7778 m/s |
| 250 km/h | 69.4444 m/s |
| 500 km/h | 138.8889 m/s |
| 1000 km/h | 277.7778 m/s |
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km/h to m/s — frequently asked
How many meters per second are in 1 kilometer per hour?
1 kilometer per hour = 0.2778 meters per second (km/h × 0.277778 = m/s).
What is the formula to convert kilometer per hour to meter per second?
Multiply your kilometer per hour value by 0.27777778 to get meter per second.
How do I convert 10 kilometers per hour to meters per second?
10 km/h = 2.7778 m/s. For 100 km/h the answer is 27.7778 m/s. Use the calculator on this page for any other value.
When to convert kilometer per hour to meter per second
Speed conversion — common questions
What is 60 mph in km/h?
60 mph × 1.60934 ≈ 96.56 km/h.
Why are nautical and aviation speeds in knots?
1 knot = 1 nautical mile per hour, and the nautical mile is based on Earth's geometry (1/60 of one degree of latitude), which makes navigation calculations simpler.
How fast is Mach 1?
Mach 1 is the speed of sound, ≈ 343 m/s at sea level at 20 °C. It varies with temperature and altitude.