Kilometers per hour to Meters per second
Convert Kilometers per hour to Meters per second with an exact factor. One kilometer per hour equals 0.27777778 Meters per second.
Result0.27777778
How to convert Kilometers per hour to Meters per second
The converter above changes Kilometers per hour into Meters per second instantly. As a reference point, one kilometer per hour corresponds to 0.27777778 Meters per second, and one meter per second corresponds to 3.6 Kilometers per hour. Use the table below for common values.
Kilometers per hour × 0.27777778 = Meters per second
For example, 5 Kilometers per hour = 1.38888889 Meters per second.
About the units
- Kilometers per hour (km/h) — Kilometres per hour, the common road-speed unit.
- Meters per second (m/s) — The SI unit of speed, one metre per second.
Kilometers per hour to Meters per second conversion table
| Kilometers per hour | Meters per second |
|---|---|
| 1 km/h | 0.27777778 m/s |
| 5 km/h | 1.38888889 m/s |
| 10 km/h | 2.77777778 m/s |
| 20 km/h | 5.55555556 m/s |
| 30 km/h | 8.33333333 m/s |
| 40 km/h | 11.11111111 m/s |
| 50 km/h | 13.88888889 m/s |
| 60 km/h | 16.66666667 m/s |
| 70 km/h | 19.44444444 m/s |
| 80 km/h | 22.22222222 m/s |
| 100 km/h | 27.77777778 m/s |
| 120 km/h | 33.33333333 m/s |
Meters per second to Kilometers per hour conversion table
| Meters per second | Kilometers per hour |
|---|---|
| 1 m/s | 3.6 km/h |
| 5 m/s | 18 km/h |
| 10 m/s | 36 km/h |
| 20 m/s | 72 km/h |
| 30 m/s | 108 km/h |
| 40 m/s | 144 km/h |
| 50 m/s | 180 km/h |
| 60 m/s | 216 km/h |
| 70 m/s | 252 km/h |
| 80 m/s | 288 km/h |
| 100 m/s | 360 km/h |
| 120 m/s | 432 km/h |
Frequently asked questions
How many Meters per second is one kilometer per hour?
One kilometer per hour is 0.27777778 Meters per second.
Are these speed conversions accurate?
Yes. They use the exact standard unit definitions, so results are accurate to the number of decimals shown.
What is the formula to convert Kilometers per hour to Meters per second?
Multiply the number of Kilometers per hour by 0.27777778. To convert back, multiply Meters per second by 3.6.
This tool is provided for general information only. Verify important figures independently. · Last reviewed: August 25, 2026