Convert Kilometer per Hour to Meter per Second
Use this free converter to change kilometers per hour (km/h) into meters per second (m/s). Kilometer per hour and meter per second both measure speed. As a quick reference, 1 km/h equals 0.27777778 m/s, and 1 m/s equals 3.6 km/h.
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Meter per Second (m/s)
0.27777778
1 km/h = 0.27777778 m/s
Speed conversion table
| Kilometer per Hour | Meter per Second |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0027777778 |
| 0.1 | 0.027777778 |
| 0.5 | 0.13888889 |
| 1 | 0.27777778 |
| 2 | 0.55555556 |
| 3 | 0.83333333 |
| 5 | 1.3888889 |
| 10 | 2.7777778 |
| 20 | 5.5555556 |
| 25 | 6.9444444 |
| 50 | 13.888889 |
| 100 | 27.777778 |
| 1,000 | 277.77778 |
How to convert Kilometer per Hour to Meter per Second
Multiply the kilometer per hour value by 0.27777778 to get meters per second.
- Enter the number of kilometers per hour you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in meters per second.
- Worked example: 15 km/h × 0.27777778 = 4.1666667 m/s.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (meter per second to kilometer per hour).
About these units
Kilometer per Hour (km/h)
- Definition
- A kilometer per hour (km/h) expresses speed as the number of kilometers travelled in one hour.
- History
- It became common alongside metric road networks and the automobile.
- Current use
- Kilometers per hour are the standard speed unit on roads in most of the world.
Meter per Second (m/s)
- Definition
- A meter per second (m/s) is the SI unit of speed, the distance in meters travelled each second.
- History
- It is the coherent SI speed unit derived from the meter and second.
- Current use
- Meters per second are used in physics, engineering, and wind-speed reporting.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters per second are in a kilometer per hour?
There are 0.27777778 m/s in 1 km/h. To convert, multiply the number of kilometers per hour by 0.27777778.
How do I convert kilometers per hour to meters per second?
Multiply the kilometer per hour value by 0.27777778 to get meters per second. For example, 10 km/h = 2.7777778 m/s.
Is this kilometer per hour-to-meter per second converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Kilometer per Hour to other speed units
| Unit | 1 Kilometer per Hour equals |
|---|---|
| Meter per Second (m/s) | 0.27777778 m/s |
| Mile per Hour (mph) | 0.62137119 mph |
| Knot (kn) | 0.5399568 kn |
| Foot per Second (ft/s) | 0.91134442 ft/s |
| Mach (Ma) | 0.00080984775 Ma |