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Meter per second to Kilometer per hour Converter
Use this page to convert meter per second values into kilometer per hour, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 m/s = 3.6 km/h
1 km/h = 0.277777777777778 m/s
Example: 60 m/s = 216 km/h
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Meter per second
A meter per second represents one meter traveled each second.
History: It follows directly from the SI units for length and time.
Current use: Meters per second are used in science, physics, and technical calculations.
Also written as m/s, mps, meters per second, metres per second.
Kilometer per hour
A kilometer per hour equals 1,000 meters traveled in 3,600 seconds.
History: It became standard alongside metric road systems.
Current use: Kilometers per hour are used for traffic and transport outside the US.
Also written as km/h, kph, kmh, kilometers per hour, kilometres per hour.
Meter per second to Kilometer per hour table
| Meter per second [m/s] | Kilometer per hour [km/h] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 m/s | 0.036 km/h |
| 0.1 m/s | 0.36 km/h |
| 1 m/s | 3.6 km/h |
| 2 m/s | 7.2 km/h |
| 5 m/s | 18 km/h |
| 10 m/s | 36 km/h |
| 20 m/s | 72 km/h |
| 50 m/s | 180 km/h |
| 100 m/s | 360 km/h |
Frequently asked questions
How many Kilometer per hour (km/h) are in one Meter per second (m/s)?
One Meter per second equals 3.6 Kilometer per hour.
How do you convert Meter per second to Kilometer per hour?
Multiply the Meter per second value by 3.6 to get the result in Kilometer per hour.
How do you convert Kilometer per hour back to Meter per second?
Multiply the Kilometer per hour value by 0.277777777777778 to get back to Meter per second.
What is 60 Meter per second in Kilometer per hour?
60 Meter per second equals 216 Kilometer per hour.