Metres per second to Kilometres per hour Converter
Convert metre per second to kilometre per hour instantly. Type a value below — the result updates as you type.
When you need to convert metre per second to kilometre per hour
Speed conversions are handy for driving abroad, reading weather and marine forecasts, or comparing vehicle, wind and running pace figures quoted in unfamiliar units.
Typical values: 0.5 m/s is about 1.8 km/h, and 100 m/s works out to roughly 360 km/h. Because the ratio is fixed at 3.6, you can scale any amount linearly — doubling the metres per second doubles the kilometres per hour.
Road signs, aviation and sailing each use their own speed unit, so the same motion can be described several ways.
How to convert metre per second to kilometre per hour
One metre per second equals 3.6 kilometres per hour. To convert, multiply the number of metres per second by 3.6:
kilometres per hour = metres per second × 3.6
For example, 10 metres per second × 3.6 = 36 kilometres per hour.
Metres per second to kilometres per hour conversion table
| Speed (m/s) | Kilometres per hour (km/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 m/s | 3.6 km/h |
| 2 m/s | 7.2 km/h |
| 3 m/s | 10.8 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 |
FAQ
How many kilometres per hour are in a metre per second?
One metre per second = 3.6 kilometres per hour.
How do I convert kilometres per hour back to metres per second?
Divide by 3.6, or use the kilometres per hour to metres per second converter.