Kilometers/hour to Meters/second Converter
Convert km/h to m/s instantly — and see every other speed unit at once.
1 km/h=0.277778 m/s
1 km/h in every unit
Meters/second
0.277778m/s
Kilometers/hourfrom
1km/h
Miles/hour
0.621371mph
Feet/second
0.911344ft/s
Knots
0.539957kn
Mach
8.1630e-4M
Common Kilometers/hour to Meters/second conversions
| Kilometers/hour (km/h) | Meters/second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 km/h | 0.27778 m/s |
| 2 km/h | 0.55556 m/s |
| 5 km/h | 1.38889 m/s |
| 10 km/h | 2.77778 m/s |
| 25 km/h | 6.94444 m/s |
| 50 km/h | 13.88889 m/s |
| 100 km/h | 27.77778 m/s |
| 250 km/h | 69.44444 m/s |
| 500 km/h | 138.88889 m/s |
| 1000 km/h | 277.77778 m/s |
The formula
Kilometers/hour (km/h) — a unit of speed.
Meters/second (m/s) — a unit of speed.
Worked examples
1 km/h→0.27778 m/s
Apply Kilometers/hour ÷ 3.6 with input = 1. Result: 0.27778 m/s.
5 km/h→1.38889 m/s
Apply Kilometers/hour ÷ 3.6 with input = 5. Result: 1.38889 m/s.
10 km/h→2.77778 m/s
Apply Kilometers/hour ÷ 3.6 with input = 10. Result: 2.77778 m/s.
FAQ
How do I convert Kilometers/hour to Meters/second?
Use the formula: m/s = Kilometers/hour ÷ 3.6. You can also use the converter above — type any value and the result updates instantly.
Where are Kilometers/hour used?
Kilometers/hour (km/h) — a unit of speed.
Where are Meters/second used?
Meters/second (m/s) — a unit of speed.