Convert kilometers per hour to meters per second
Instantly convert kilometers per hour to meters per second using our free online calculator. See the formula and a full reference table below.
meters per second
1 kilometer per hour = 0.2778 meters per second
Formula:
kilometers per hour × 0.2778 = meters per secondKilometer per hour → Meter per second reference table
| kilometers per hour | meters per second |
|---|---|
| 1 kilometer per hour | 0.2778 meters per second |
| 2 kilometers per hour | 0.5556 meters per second |
| 5 kilometers per hour | 1.3889 meters per second |
| 10 kilometers per hour | 2.7778 meters per second |
| 25 kilometers per hour | 6.9445 meters per second |
| 50 kilometers per hour | 13.8889 meters per second |
| 100 kilometers per hour | 27.7778 meters per second |
| 250 kilometers per hour | 69.4445 meters per second |
| 500 kilometers per hour | 138.889 meters per second |
| 1000 kilometers per hour | 277.778 meters per second |
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Frequently asked questions
How many meters per second are in 1 kilometer per hour?
1 kilometer per hour equals 0.2778 meters per second.
What is the formula to convert kilometers per hour to meters per second?
Multiply the number of kilometers per hour by 0.2778 to get the equivalent in meters per second.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. All conversions use internationally recognized conversion factors with up to 6 decimal places of precision.