How to convert kilometers per hour to meters per second
To convert kilometers per hour to meters per second, multiply by 0.277777777778. Speed conversions are used for driving, aviation, sailing, sports and physics problems.
Kilometer per Hour to Meter per Second conversion table
| Kilometer per Hour (km/h) | Meter per Second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 km/h | 0.0277777777778 m/s |
| 0.5 km/h | 0.138888888889 m/s |
| 1 km/h | 0.277777777778 m/s |
| 2 km/h | 0.555555555556 m/s |
| 3 km/h | 0.833333333333 m/s |
| 4 km/h | 1.11111111111 m/s |
| 5 km/h | 1.38888888889 m/s |
| 10 km/h | 2.77777777778 m/s |
| 20 km/h | 5.55555555556 m/s |
| 25 km/h | 6.94444444444 m/s |
| 50 km/h | 13.8888888889 m/s |
| 100 km/h | 27.7777777778 m/s |
| 500 km/h | 138.888888889 m/s |
| 1,000 km/h | 277.777777778 m/s |
About the units
Kilometer per Hour (km/h)
Kilometers per hour is the road speed unit used in most of the world.
Meter per Second (m/s)
Meters per second is the SI unit of speed, used in physics and engineering.
How to use this converter
- Type the number of kilometers per hour (km/h) in the input box.
- The result in meters per second appears instantly — no button needed.
- See the same value in every other speed unit just below.
- Use “Swap units” to convert meters per second back to kilometers per hour.
Tips for better results
- Double-check which system a unit belongs to (for example US vs UK gallons).
- Use the swap button to convert in the opposite direction instantly.
- Bookmark the conversions you use most — each pair has its own page.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters per second are in one kilometer per hour?
One kilometer per hour equals 0.277777777778 meters per second. 0.277777777778 is the exact factor used by this converter.
How do I convert kilometers per hour to meters per second?
Multiply the value in kilometers per hour by 0.277777777778. To go the other way, multiply meters per second by 3.6.
What is 10 km/h in m/s?
10 km/h = 2.77777777778 m/s. Also, 5 km/h = 1.38888888889 m/s and 100 km/h = 27.7777777778 m/s.
What is the difference between a kilometer per hour and a meter per second?
Kilometers per hour is the road speed unit used in most of the world. Meters per second is the SI unit of speed, used in physics and engineering.
Is this tool free and private?
Yes — the Kilometer per Hour to Meter per Second is completely free with no sign-up, and it runs entirely in your browser, so the values you enter are never uploaded to our servers.
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