Metres per second to Kilometres per hour
Convert metres per second (m/s) to kilometres per hour (km/h) instantly — with formula and reference table.
Quick answer: 1 m/s = 3.6 km/h. To convert metres per second to kilometres per hour, multiply by m/s × 3.6.
Converting metres per second to kilometres per hour
This converter changes a value in metres per second (m/s) into kilometres per hour (km/h). One metres per second equals 3.6 km/h. To convert metres per second to km/h, multiply by 3.6 (there are 3,600 seconds per hour and 1,000 metres per km). The conversion runs entirely in your browser — enter a value and the result updates instantly, in either direction.
Formula
km/h = m/s × 3.6
Example
Convert 10 m/s to km/h: 10 × 3.6 = 36 km/h.
Metres per second to Kilometres per hour conversion table
| Metres per second (m/s) | Kilometres per hour (km/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 m/s | 3.6 km/h |
| 2 m/s | 7.2 km/h |
| 3 m/s | 10.8 km/h |
| 5 m/s | 18 km/h |
| 10 m/s | 36 km/h |
| 20 m/s | 72 km/h |
| 25 m/s | 90 km/h |
| 50 m/s | 180 km/h |
| 100 m/s | 360 km/h |
How to use this converter
- Enter a value in the metres per second (m/s) field.
- Read the converted value in kilometres per hour (km/h) below.
- Type into the km/h field instead to convert in reverse, or use the swap button.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert m/s to km/h?
Multiply the speed in m/s by 3.6. 10 m/s = 36 km/h.
What is 5 m/s in km/h?
5 times 3.6 = 18 km/h.
Why is the factor 3.6?
1 m/s is 3,600 metres per hour, which is 3.6 kilometres per hour.