Kilometer per hour to meter per second
Convert kilometer per hour (km/h) to meter per second (m/s) instantly. 1 kilometer per hour = 0.277778 meter per second.
Quick answer: 1 kilometer per hour equals 0.277778 m/s. To convert kilometer per hour to meter per second, multiply the value by 0.277778.
Good to know
- To go from km/h to mph, divide by about 1.6. 100 km/h is about 62 mph.
- One knot is one nautical mile per hour, about 1.852 km/h.
Quick reference
| km/h | m/s |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.277778 |
| 2 | 0.555556 |
| 5 | 1.38889 |
| 10 | 2.77778 |
| 25 | 6.94444 |
| 50 | 13.8889 |
| 100 | 27.7778 |
Frequently asked questions
How many meter per second are in 1 kilometer per hour?
There are 0.277778 meter per second in 1 kilometer per hour.
How do I convert kilometer per hour to meter per second?
Multiply the number of kilometer per hour by 0.277778.
How do I convert meter per second back to kilometer per hour?
Divide by 0.277778, or multiply by 3.6.
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