Kilometres per hour to Metres per second
Convert kilometres per hour (km/h) to metres per second (m/s) instantly — with formula and reference table.
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Quick answer: 1 km/h = 0.277778 m/s. To convert kilometres per hour to metres per second, multiply by km/h × 0.277778.
Converting kilometres per hour to metres per second
This converter changes a value in kilometres per hour (km/h) into metres per second (m/s). One kilometres per hour equals 0.277778 m/s. To convert km/h to metres per second, divide by 3.6. The conversion runs entirely in your browser — enter a value and the result updates instantly, in either direction.
Formula
m/s = km/h × 0.277778
Example
Convert 10 km/h to m/s: 10 × 0.277778 = 2.777778 m/s.
Kilometres per hour to Metres per second conversion table
| Kilometres per hour (km/h) | Metres per second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 km/h | 0.277778 m/s |
| 2 km/h | 0.555556 m/s |
| 3 km/h | 0.833333 m/s |
| 5 km/h | 1.388889 m/s |
| 10 km/h | 2.777778 m/s |
| 20 km/h | 5.555556 m/s |
| 25 km/h | 6.944444 m/s |
| 50 km/h | 13.888889 m/s |
| 100 km/h | 27.777778 m/s |
How to use this converter
- Enter a value in the kilometres per hour (km/h) field.
- Read the converted value in metres per second (m/s) below.
- Type into the m/s field instead to convert in reverse, or use the swap button.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert km/h to m/s?
Divide the speed in km/h by 3.6. 36 km/h = 10 m/s.
What is 100 km/h in m/s?
100 divided by 3.6 = 27.78 m/s.
Where is m/s used?
Physics, engineering and wind-speed reporting commonly use metres per second.