1 km/h
0.2778 m/s
Km/h to m/s Converter (Kilometers per Hour to Meters per Second)
1 kilometer per hour = 0.2777777778 meters per second. To convert km/h to m/s, multiply by 0.2777777778, or divide by 3.6.
1 m/s
3.6 km/h
10 km/h
2.7778 m/s
100 km/h
27.7778 m/s
How to convert km/h to m/s
1 kilometer per hour equals 0.2777777778 meters per second, so the conversion is a single multiplication.
m/s = km/h × 0.2777777778
Example: 150 km/h × 0.2777777778 = 41.667 m/s.
About the kilometer per hour
Kilometer per Hour (km/h)
Kilometers per hour is the road speed unit in most countries. Divide by 3.6 to get meters per second.
1 kilometer per hour in every speed unit
Miles per Hour0.6214 mphMeters per Second0.2778 m/sKnots0.54 kn
Feet per Second0.9113 ft/s
Mach (sea Level)0.0008163 Mach
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km/h to m/s FAQ
How many meters per second are in a kilometer per hour?
1 kilometer per hour = 0.2777777778 meters per second.
How many kilometers per hour are in a meter per second?
1 meter per second = 3.6 kilometers per hour.
How do I convert km/h to m/s?
Use m/s = km/h × 0.2777777778. For example, 10 km/h = 2.778 m/s.
Can I print this km/h to m/s chart?
Yes. Use "Print / Save PDF" next to the converter for a one-page chart, or "Download CSV" to open it in Excel or Google Sheets.