Convert kilometer per hour to meter per second
Kilometer per hour
The kilometre per hour (km/h) is a unit of speed expressing the number of kilometres travelled in one hour. It is the most widely used unit of speed for road transport and meteorological wind speeds in metric-system countries. One km/h is equal to 1/3.6 metres per second (approximately 0.27778 m/s) and approximately 0.62137 miles per hour. Despite not being an SI base unit, it is accepted for use with the SI and is standardized internationally.
Meter per Second
The meter per second (m/s) is the SI unit of speed and velocity, defined as the distance in meters traveled in one second. It is the standard unit for expressing velocity in science, engineering, and many international contexts. One meter per second equals 3.6 kilometers per hour or approximately 2.237 miles per hour.
Kilometer per hour to Meter per Second conversion table
| Kilometer per hour | Meter per Second |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.277778 |
| 2 | 0.555556 |
| 5 | 1.38889 |
| 10 | 2.77778 |
| 25 | 6.94444 |
| 50 | 13.8889 |
| 100 | 27.7778 |
| 500 | 138.889 |
| 1000 | 277.778 |