Convert Kilometers per hour to Meters per second

One kilometer per hour equals 0.277778 meters per second. Type any value to convert kilometers per hour to meters per second instantly — with a full reference table below.

Convert Kilometers per hour to Meters per second

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Conversion formula

To convert kilometers per hour to meters per second, multiply by 0.277778. One kilometer per hour equals 0.277778 m/s, and one meter per second equals 3.599997 km/h.

Kilometers per hour to Meters per second table

About converting Kilometers per hour to Meters per second

Kilometers per hour (km/h) and Meters per second (m/s) are both units of speed. The exact factor is 1 km/h = 0.277778 m/s, so multiply by 0.277778 to go from kilometers per hour to meters per second (or divide to go back).

The conversion is exact and runs entirely in your browser. Need the reverse? Use the Meters per second to Kilometers per hour converter, or the full unit converter for every unit at once.

Frequently asked questions

How many meters per second are in one kilometer per hour?
One kilometer per hour equals 0.277778 meters per second.
How do I convert kilometers per hour to meters per second?
Multiply the number of kilometers per hour by 0.277778. For example, 10 kilometers per hour = 2.77778 meters per second.
What is 5 kilometers per hour in meters per second?
5 kilometers per hour is 1.38889 meters per second.