Kilometers per Hour to Meters per Second Converter
Convert speed from kilometers per hour (km/h) to meters per second (m/s) instantly. Understand the relationship between different speed measurement units.
Step 1: Enter Speed Value
Understanding Speed Conversion
Kilometers per hour (km/h) and meters per second (m/s) are both units of speed. To convert km/h to m/s, multiply the speed by 5/18 (or approximately 0.27778).
Step 2: Conversion Options
About Speed Units
Kilometers per hour (km/h) is commonly used for road speeds in most countries, while meters per second (m/s) is often used in scientific contexts and for measuring wind speeds.
Speed Conversion Results
Speed Conversion Result
Speed Comparison Table
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Conversion Formula
Formula: m/s = km/h × 5/18 ≈ km/h × 0.27778
This conversion is based on the relationship between kilometers and meters (1 km = 1000 m) and between hours and seconds (1 hour = 3600 seconds). Therefore, 1 km/h = 1000 m / 3600 s = 5/18 m/s.
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