Kilometers per Hour to Meters per Second

1 km/h = 0.277777777778 m/s

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1 Kilometers per Hour (km/h) = 0.277778 Meters per Second (m/s)

Explanation

Divide by 3.6 (or multiply by 1000/3600) to convert hourly kilometers into meters per second.

Common Conversion Values

Kilometers per Hour (km/h)Meters per Second (m/s)
0.5 0.138889
1 0.277778
2 0.555556
5 1.388889
10 2.777778
20 5.555556
30 8.333333
60 16.666667
100 27.777778
120 33.333333

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Frequently Asked Questions

What defines this conversion?

The factor is derived from exact meter, foot, mile, hour, and knot definitions.

Is the reverse conversion available?

Yes. Use the switch button or open the Meters per Second (m/s) to Kilometers per Hour (km/h) hub to view the mirror conversion.

Can I use decimals?

Yes. Decimal inputs are supported so fractional speed values remain precise in calculator output.