Kilometers per hour to Meters per second formula
meters per second = kilometers per hour × 0.277778
Multiply the number of kilometers per hour by 0.277778 to get meters per second. To go the other way, multiply by 3.6 instead, or use the mps to kmh converter.
Kilometers per hour to Meters per second conversion table
Common kmh to mps values, rounded for reading. The converter above keeps full precision.
| Kilometers per hour | Meters per second |
|---|---|
| 1 km/h | 0.277778 m/s |
| 2 km/h | 0.555556 m/s |
| 3 km/h | 0.833333 m/s |
| 4 km/h | 1.11111 m/s |
| 5 km/h | 1.38889 m/s |
| 10 km/h | 2.77778 m/s |
| 15 km/h | 4.16667 m/s |
| 20 km/h | 5.55556 m/s |
| 25 km/h | 6.94444 m/s |
| 50 km/h | 13.8889 m/s |
| 75 km/h | 20.8333 m/s |
| 100 km/h | 27.7778 m/s |
| 250 km/h | 69.4444 m/s |
| 500 km/h | 138.889 m/s |
| 1,000 km/h | 277.778 m/s |
Worked example
To convert 10 km/h to meters per second, multiply by 0.277778: the result is 2.77778 m/s. One knot is exactly one nautical mile per hour. A nautical mile is exactly 1,852 meters, so 1 knot equals 1.150779448 mph and 1.852 km/h.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters per second are in a kilometer per hour?
One kilometer per hour equals 0.277778 meters per second (1 km/h = 0.277778 m/s).
What is 10 kilometers per hour in meters per second?
10 km/h converts to 2.77778 m/s. Enter any other value in the converter above to see it recalculated instantly.
How do I convert meters per second back to kilometers per hour?
Reverse the calculation: one meter per second equals 3.6 kilometers per hour. You can also swap the units in the converter or open the mps to kmh page.
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