How to convert kilometers per hour to meters per second
One kilometer per hour equals 0.277778 meters per second. To convert, multiply the number of kilometers per hour by 0.277778 (or divide by 3.6):
Mental-math shortcut: Divide km/h by 3.6: 36 km/h = 10 m/s.
Example
Convert 36 kilometers per hour to meters per second: 36 km/h × 0.277778 = 10 m/s.
km/h to Meters per Second conversion chart
| km/h (km/h) | Meters per Second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.277778 |
| 5 | 1.3889 |
| 10 | 2.7778 |
| 18 | 5 |
| 20 | 5.5556 |
| 30 | 8.3333 |
| 36 | 10 |
| 50 | 13.8889 |
| 60 | 16.6667 |
| 72 | 20 |
| 90 | 25 |
| 100 | 27.7778 |
| 120 | 33.3333 |
| 150 | 41.6667 |
| 200 | 55.5556 |
What is a kilometer per hour?
Kilometers per hour (km/h) is the standard unit for speed limits and speedometers in most countries. 100 km/h is about 62 mph, a common highway limit in Europe and Australia.
What is a meter per second?
Meters per second (m/s) is the SI unit of speed, used in physics, engineering and weather reports for wind speed. One meter per second is exactly 3.6 km/h, or about 2.24 mph. A brisk walk is about 1.5 m/s, and Usain Bolt's top sprint speed was about 12.4 m/s.
Converting the other way? Use the Meters per Second to km/h converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters per second is one kilometer per hour?
One kilometer per hour is 0.277778 meters per second.
How do I convert kilometers per hour to meters per second?
Multiply the value in kilometers per hour by 0.277778. For example, 36 km/h × 0.277778 = 10 m/s.
What is 100 km/h in meters per second?
100 km/h is 27.7778 meters per second.
How do I convert meters per second to kilometers per hour?
Multiply meters per second by 3.6 (or divide by 0.277778). You can also use our Meters per Second to km/h converter.
Conversions use the internationally agreed definitions of each unit (for example, 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly) and are rounded for display. Volume converters use US customary units unless stated otherwise.
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