Convert Kilometer per Hour to Meter per Second
1 kilometer per hour equals 0.27777778 meters per second. Enter a value below to convert instantly.
Formula
Multiply the number of kilometers per hour by 0.277777777778 to get meters per second.
Step by step
- Start with 1 km/h.
- Multiply by the conversion factor 0.277777777778.
- 1 × 0.277777777778 = 0.27777778 m/s.
Kilometer per Hour to Meter per Second conversion table
| Kilometers per Hour (km/h) | Meters per Second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.27777778 |
| 5 | 1.3888889 |
| 10 | 2.7777778 |
| 20 | 5.5555556 |
| 30 | 8.3333333 |
| 40 | 11.111111 |
| 50 | 13.888889 |
| 60 | 16.666667 |
| 80 | 22.222222 |
| 100 | 27.777778 |
About the kilometer per hour
The kilometer per hour (km/h) is a Metric unit of speed.
About the meter per second
The meter per second (m/s) is a SI unit of speed.
Where this conversion is used
Converting kilometers per hour to meters per second comes up when driving, running, cycling, aviation, and weather reports.
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Frequently asked questions
How many meters per second are in a kilometer per hour?
One kilometer per hour equals 0.27777778 meters per second.
How do you convert kilometers per hour to meters per second?
Multiply the number of kilometers per hour by 0.277777777778 to get meters per second.
What is 1 meter per second in kilometers per hour?
One meter per second equals 3.6 kilometers per hour.
When would I convert kilometers per hour to meters per second?
This conversion is common when driving, running, cycling, aviation, and weather reports.
Conversion factors are based on internationally agreed unit definitions. See our methodology and sources for details on how these values are verified.