Convert kilometer per hour to meter per second
Enter the value to convert from kilometer per hour to meter per second.
How to Convert Kilometer per hour to Meter per second
Converting kilometer per hour to meter per second is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
m/s = km/h ÷ 3.6Reverse conversion: Convert meter per second to kilometer per hour
Comparison: Kilometer-per-hour vs Meter-per-second
When to Use Each Unit
Kilometer-per-hour: Primary speed unit for road transportation, weather reporting, and general speed measurements in metric countries.
Meter-per-second: Universal standard for scientific speed measurements, physics calculations, and engineering applications worldwide.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 km/h ≈ 0.278 m/s
- 1 km/h ≈ 0.621 mph
- 1.609 km/h = 1 mph
- 1 km/h ≈ 0.540 knots
About Kilometer
Definition: The kilometer per hour (symbol: km/h) expresses speed as the number of kilometers traveled in one hour.
History: Developed with automotive transportation and became standard speed unit in most countries using metric system.
Current Use: Primary speed unit for road transportation, weather reporting, and general speed measurements in metric countries.
Examples: City driving: 50 km/h, highway: 100-130 km/h, cycling: 15-40 km/h, wind speed: 10-50 km/h
About Meter
Definition: The meter per second (symbol: m/s) is the SI unit of speed, expressing distance traveled in meters during one second.
History: Natural derivative of the meter and second SI base units. Became standard for scientific velocity and speed measurements.
Current Use: Universal standard for scientific speed measurements, physics calculations, and engineering applications worldwide.
Examples: Walking: 1.4 m/s, running: 5-10 m/s, cycling: 5-15 m/s, sound in air: 343 m/s