Convert Meters per Second to Kilometers per Hour
1 meter per second = 3.6 kilometers per hour. Multiply the number of meters per second by 3.6.
1 m/s = 3.6 km/h
Multiply the number of meters per second by 3.6.
Results are rounded for display. Double-check values for critical work.
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Meters per Second to Kilometers per Hour table
| Meters per Second | Kilometers per Hour |
|---|---|
| 1 m/s | 3.6 km/h |
| 2 m/s | 7.2 km/h |
| 3 m/s | 10.8 km/h |
| 4 m/s | 14.4 km/h |
| 5 m/s | 18 km/h |
| 10 m/s | 36 km/h |
| 20 m/s | 72 km/h |
| 25 m/s | 90 km/h |
| 50 m/s | 180 km/h |
| 100 m/s | 360 km/h |
| 500 m/s | 1,800 km/h |
| 1000 m/s | 3,600 km/h |
Meters per Second to Kilometers per Hour in your head
Multiply by 11, then divide by 3.
That lands within 2% of the exact value.
10 m/s → 36.6667 km/h in your head, 36 km/h exactly.
About these units
The meter per second (m/s) is an SI base or derived unit of speed & velocity.
The kilometer per hour (km/h) is a metric unit of speed & velocity, equal to 0.27777778 meters per second.
Going the other way, 1 kilometer per hour = 0.27777778 meters per second. Speed limits, wind reports, boat logs and aviation all use different units for the same idea. Convert between metric, imperial, nautical and scientific speeds instantly.
Frequently asked
- How many kilometers per hour are in a meter per second?
- 1 meter per second = 3.6 kilometers per hour.
- How do you convert meters per second to kilometers per hour?
- Multiply the number of meters per second by 3.6.
- What is 10 m/s in km/h?
- 10 m/s = 36 km/h.