Convert speed of light to meter per second
Enter the value to convert from speed of light to meter per second.
How to Convert Speed of light to Meter per second
Converting speed of light to meter per second is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
m/s = c × 299792458Reverse conversion: Convert meter per second to speed of light
Comparison: Speed-of-light vs Meter-per-second
When to Use Each Unit
Speed-of-light: Fundamental constant in physics, relativity theory, telecommunications, and scientific calculations.
Meter-per-second: Universal standard for scientific speed measurements, physics calculations, and engineering applications worldwide.
Common Conversion Values
- c = 299,792,458 m/s
- c ≈ 1.08 × 10⁹ km/h
- c ≈ 6.71 × 10⁸ mph
- c ≈ 5.84 × 10⁸ knots
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
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