Kilometer per Hour to Meter per Second (km/h to m/s)
Convert km/h to m/s — Speed converter
One kilometer per hour equals 0.277778 m/s, so to convert kilometers per hour to meters per second you multiply the value by 0.277778. A kilometer per hour is smaller than a meter per second — going the other way, 1 m/s = 3.599997 km/h. For example, 10 km/h = 2.77778 m/s and 50 km/h = 13.8889 m/s.
1 km/h = 0.277778 m/s
Kilometer per Hour to Meter per Second formula
1 Kilometer per Hour = 0.277778 m/s
Worked examples
- 25 km/h = 6.94445 m/s
- 100 km/h = 27.7778 m/s
Kilometer per Hour to Meter per Second conversion table
| Kilometer per Hour (km/h) | Meter per Second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.277778 |
| 2 | 0.555556 |
| 3 | 0.833334 |
| 5 | 1.38889 |
| 8 | 2.222224 |
| 10 | 2.77778 |
| 12 | 3.333336 |
| 15 | 4.16667 |
| 20 | 5.55556 |
| 25 | 6.94445 |
| 50 | 13.8889 |
| 100 | 27.7778 |
| 250 | 69.4445 |
| 500 | 138.889 |
| 1000 | 277.778 |
Frequently asked questions
How many meters per second are in one kilometer per hour?
One kilometer per hour equals 0.277778 meters per second (m/s).
How many kilometers per hour are in one meter per second?
One meter per second equals 3.599997 kilometers per hour (km/h).
How do you convert kilometers per hour to meters per second?
1 Kilometer per Hour = 0.277778 m/s. Use the calculator above for any value.
What is 5 km/h in m/s?
5 km/h = 1.38889 m/s.
What is 100 km/h in m/s?
100 km/h = 27.7778 m/s.
What is 10 km/h in m/s?
10 km/h = 2.77778 m/s.
What is 20 km/h in m/s?
20 km/h = 5.55556 m/s.
Is a kilometer per hour bigger than a meter per second?
No. A kilometer per hour is smaller — one kilometer per hour equals 0.277778 meters per second, while one meter per second equals 3.599997 kilometers per hour.