Convert meter per second to speed of light
Enter the value to convert from meter per second to speed of light.
How to Convert Meter per second to Speed of light
Converting meter per second to speed of light is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
c = m/s ÷ 299792458Reverse conversion: Convert speed of light to meter per second
Comparison: Meter-per-second vs Speed-of-light
When to Use Each Unit
Meter-per-second: Universal standard for scientific speed measurements, physics calculations, and engineering applications worldwide.
Speed-of-light: Fundamental constant in physics, relativity theory, telecommunications, and scientific calculations.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 m/s = 3.6 km/h
- 1 m/s ≈ 2.24 mph
- 1 m/s ≈ 3.28 ft/s
- 1 m/s ≈ 1.94 knots
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
About Speed
Definition: The speed of light in vacuum (symbol: c) is exactly 299,792,458 meters per second, a fundamental physical constant.
History: Measured increasingly accurately since 1676. Defined as exact value in 1983, now used to define the meter.
Current Use: Fundamental constant in physics, relativity theory, telecommunications, and scientific calculations.
Examples: Electromagnetic radiation, particle physics calculations, GPS timing corrections, optical communications