Converters

Meters per Second to Kilometers per Hour Converter

Convert meters per second to kilometers per hour instantly. 1 meter per second = 3.6 kilometers per hour.

3.6
1 m/s = 3.6 km/h

Common conversions

From 1 meters per second
  • Kilometers per Hour (km/h)3.6
  • Miles per Hour (mph)2.23694
  • Feet per Second (ft/s)3.28084
  • Knots (kn)1.94385
Method

How it works

Kilometers per Hour = Meters per Second × 3.6
Multiply the number of meters per second by 3.6 to get kilometers per hour. To go back, multiply by 0.2777777778. Examples: 1 m/s = 3.6 km/h · 5 m/s = 18 km/h · 10 m/s = 36 km/h · 100 m/s = 360 km/h.
FAQ

Frequently asked

How many kilometers per hour are in a meter per second?

1 meter per second = 3.6 kilometers per hour.

What is the formula to convert meters per second to kilometers per hour?

Kilometers per Hour = Meters per Second × 3.6

Is this conversion exact?

The conversion factor between meters per second and kilometers per hour is defined by international standards and is exact to at least 10 significant figures here.

Can I convert in the opposite direction?

Yes — use our Kilometers per Hour to Meters per Second converter, or multiply your value by 0.2777777778.

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