Convert meters per second to kilometers per hour
1 m/s = 3.6 km/h. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 meter per second equals
kilometers per hour
1 m/s = 3.6 km/h
The formula
Meters per second and kilometers per hour both measure speed from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
km/h = m/s × 3.6
Going the other way? Convert kilometers per hour to meters per second.
Meters per second to kilometers per hour table
Common values, rounded for reading.
| Meters per second (m/s) | Kilometers per hour (km/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.6 |
| 2 | 7.2 |
| 3 | 10.8 |
| 4 | 14.4 |
| 5 | 18 |
| 6 | 21.6 |
| 7 | 25.2 |
| 8 | 28.8 |
| 9 | 32.4 |
| 10 | 36 |
| 15 | 54 |
| 20 | 72 |
| 25 | 90 |
| 30 | 108 |
| 40 | 144 |
| 50 | 180 |
| 75 | 270 |
| 100 | 360 |
| 250 | 900 |
| 500 | 1,800 |
| 1,000 | 3,600 |
Questions people ask
- How many kilometers per hour are in a meter per second?
- One meter per second equals 3.6 kilometers per hour.
- How do I convert meters per second to kilometers per hour by hand?
- Multiply the number of meters per second by 3.6. For a rough check, 3.6 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 meter per second in kilometers per hour?
- 1 meter per second is 3.6 kilometers per hour.
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