Meter per Second to Kilometer per Hour Converter
Convert meters per second to kilometers per hour instantly with our accurate and easy-to-use conversion tool.
Kilometer per Hour
Conversion Formula
Kilometer per Hour = Meter per Second × 3.599997Where:
- m/s = Meter per Second
- km/h = Kilometer per Hour
About Meter per Second
The meter per second (m/s) is a unit of speedin the metric system of measurement.
About Kilometer per Hour
The kilometer per hour (km/h) is a unit of speedin the metric system of measurement.
How to Convert Meter per Second to Kilometer per Hour
To convert from meters per second to kilometers per hour, use our converter above. Simply enter the value in meters per secondand get instant results in kilometers per hour.
Quick Reference:
- 1 m/s = 3.599997 km/h
- 1 km/h = 0.277778 m/s
Common Meter per Second to Kilometer per Hour Conversions
= 3.60 km/h
= 18.00 km/h
= 36.00 km/h
= 90.00 km/h
= 180.00 km/h
= 360.00 km/h
Conversion Reference Table
| Meter per Second (m/s) | Kilometer per Hour (km/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.6 |
| 2 | 7.2 |
| 3 | 10.8 |
| 4 | 14.4 |
| 5 | 18 |
| 10 | 36 |
| 15 | 54 |
| 20 | 71.9999 |
| 25 | 89.9999 |
| 50 | 179.9999 |
| 75 | 269.9998 |
| 100 | 359.9997 |
| 250 | 899.9993 |
| 500 | 1,799.9986 |
| 1,000 | 3,599.9971 |
Quick reference table showing common meters per second to kilometers per hour conversions.
Real-World Speed Conversions
Driving and Road Travel
Speed limits vary by country: US highways (55-80 mph), European motorways (120-130 km/h), urban areas (25-50 km/h or 15-30 mph).
Running and Athletics
Track running speeds: sprinting (15-28 mph), distance running (10-15 mph), jogging (5-8 mph), walking (3-4 mph). Marathon pace is about 11-13 mph for elites.
Aviation and Flight
Commercial aircraft cruise at 460-575 mph (400-500 knots). Small planes fly at 100-200 mph. Helicopters typically cruise at 100-150 mph.
Weather and Wind Speed
Wind speeds: calm (0-5 mph), breeze (8-18 mph), gale (39-54 mph), hurricane force (74+ mph or 119+ km/h). Weather reports use mph, km/h, or knots.
Cycling and Biking
Recreational cycling: 10-15 mph. Road racing: 25-28 mph average. Tour de France averages 25 mph (40 km/h) over mountain stages.
Maritime and Boats
Ships use knots for speed. Cargo ships: 15-25 knots. Cruise ships: 20-24 knots. Sailboats: 4-8 knots. Ferries and speedboats: 30-50+ knots.