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# Kilometers per hour to Meters per second Converter

Enter a value in kilometers per hour to get its equivalent in meters per second. Use the inverse button to switch conversion direction.

## Input data

- **Kilometers per hour** - type: number; default: 1; step: 0.01

## How it works

m/s = km/h ÷ 3.6.

## Quick examples

- **1 km/h → 0.277778 m/s** - Kilometers per hour: 1
- **10 km/h → 2.777778 m/s** - Kilometers per hour: 10
- **30 km/h → 8.333333 m/s** - Kilometers per hour: 30

## Understanding your result

The result expresses the value entered in kilometers per hour as meters per second. The factor is 3.6 because an hour has 3,600 seconds and a kilometer has 1,000 meters.

Last verified: 29 September 2026 (2026-09-29)

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I convert kilometers per hour to meters per second?

m/s = km/h ÷ 3.6.

### What does 1 km/h equal in meters per second?

1 km/h equals 0.277778 m/s.

### When is a kilometers per hour to meters per second conversion useful?

Meters per second appear in physics and wind data; km/h can be easier to read for everyday travel.

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