Convert Meter per Second to Kilometer per Hour
Use this free converter to change meters per second (m/s) into kilometers per hour (km/h). Meter per second and kilometer per hour both measure speed. As a quick reference, 1 m/s equals 3.6 km/h, and 1 km/h equals 0.27777778 m/s.
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Kilometer per Hour (km/h)
3.6
1 m/s = 3.6 km/h
Speed conversion table
| Meter per Second | Kilometer per Hour |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.036 |
| 0.1 | 0.36 |
| 0.5 | 1.8 |
| 1 | 3.6 |
| 2 | 7.2 |
| 3 | 10.8 |
| 5 | 18 |
| 10 | 36 |
| 20 | 72 |
| 25 | 90 |
| 50 | 180 |
| 100 | 360 |
| 1,000 | 3600 |
How to convert Meter per Second to Kilometer per Hour
Multiply the meter per second value by 3.6 to get kilometers per hour.
- Enter the number of meters per second you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in kilometers per hour.
- Worked example: 15 m/s × 3.6 = 54 km/h.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (kilometer per hour to meter per second).
About these units
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometers per hour are in a meter per second?
There are 3.6 km/h in 1 m/s. To convert, multiply the number of meters per second by 3.6.
How do I convert meters per second to kilometers per hour?
Multiply the meter per second value by 3.6 to get kilometers per hour. For example, 10 m/s = 36 km/h.
Is this meter per second-to-kilometer per hour 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 Meter per Second to other speed units
| Unit | 1 Meter per Second equals |
|---|---|
| Kilometer per Hour (km/h) | 3.6 km/h |
| Mile per Hour (mph) | 2.2369363 mph |
| Knot (kn) | 1.9438445 kn |
| Foot per Second (ft/s) | 3.2808399 ft/s |
| Mach (Ma) | 0.0029154519 Ma |