Convert kilometers per hour to meters per second instantly. Enter a value below, or use the formula and reference table further down the page.
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How to convert kilometers per hour to meters per second
Multiply the value by 0.2777777778.
m/s = km/h × 0.2777777778Example: 10 km/h = 2.7778 m/s.
Kilometers per hour to Meters per second conversion table
| Kilometers per hour (km/h) | Meters per second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 km/h | 0.2778 m/s |
| 2 km/h | 0.5556 m/s |
| 3 km/h | 0.8333 m/s |
| 4 km/h | 1.1111 m/s |
| 5 km/h | 1.3889 m/s |
| 10 km/h | 2.7778 m/s |
| 15 km/h | 4.1667 m/s |
| 20 km/h | 5.5556 m/s |
| 25 km/h | 6.9444 m/s |
| 50 km/h | 13.8889 m/s |
| 100 km/h | 27.7778 m/s |
Frequently asked questions
How many meters per second is 1 km/h?
1 km/h equals 0.2778 meters per second.
What is the formula to convert km/h to m/s?
To convert km/h to m/s, multiply the value by 0.2777777778. The full formula is: m/s = km/h × 0.2777777778.
How do I convert meters per second back to kilometers per hour?
Use the same calculator above and type your value into the meters per second field instead — it converts in both directions. Or use the reverse formula: km/h = m/s ÷ 0.2777777778.
Is the km/h to m/s conversion exact?
The conversion factor used here (0.2777777778) is the standard internationally defined value. Results on this page are rounded to four decimal places for readability.