Speed conversion

Convert Meter per second to Kilometer per hour

1 meter per second (m/s) equals 3.6 kilometer per hour (km/h). Enter any value below to convert from m/s to km/h.

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1 m/s = 3.6 km/h

All Speed units

From 1 m/s
UnitValue
Meter per second m/s 1
Kilometer per hour km/h 3.6
Mile per hour mph 2.2369362921
Knot kn 1.9438444924
Foot per second ft/s 3.280839895
Centimeter per second cm/s 100
Speed of light c 0.0000000033
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Formula

m/s to km/h conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

km/h = m/s x 3.6

Worked example

2 m/s = 7.2 km/h.

All listed factors are fixed by exact length and time definitions.

Quick reference

Meter per second to Kilometer per hour table

Meter per second (m/s)Kilometer per hour (km/h)
0.010.036
0.10.36
13.6
27.2
518
1036
2590
50180
100360
1,0003,600

From unit

About the meter per second

The SI derived unit of speed.

Symbol: m/s

To unit

About the kilometer per hour

One kilometer traveled in one hour.

Symbol: km/h

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Definitions are checked against BIPM SI Brochure and international unit definitions. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.

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Questions

m/s to km/h FAQ

How do you convert meter per second to kilometer per hour?

Use the formula km/h = m/s x 3.6. 1 meter per second (m/s) equals 3.6 kilometer per hour (km/h).

Is the m/s to km/h conversion exact?

Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.