How to convert meters per second to kilometers per hour
Meters per Second and Kilometers per Hour both measure speed, so converting is a single multiplication. One m/s equals 3.599997 km/h, so you multiply your meters per second value by 3.599997.
Formula: kilometers per hour = meters per second × 3.599997. For example, 10 m/s = 35.999971 km/h.
Meters per Second to Kilometers per Hour conversion table
| Meters per Second (m/s) | Kilometers per Hour (km/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.599997 |
| 2 | 7.199994 |
| 5 | 17.999986 |
| 10 | 35.999971 |
| 25 | 89.999928 |
| 50 | 179.999856 |
| 100 | 359.999712 |
| 1,000 | 3,599.99712 |
Meters per Second and Kilometers per Hour explained
Meters per Second (m/s): The SI unit of speed, the distance in metres covered each second.
Kilometers per Hour (km/h): The metric speed unit for vehicles in most of the world.
When you'd convert meters per second to kilometers per hour
You'll convert meters per second to kilometers per hour whenever a measurement is given in one unit but you need it in the other — comparing meters per second and kilometers per hour figures across regions, following a recipe or spec, or double-checking a number. Because 1 m/s is exactly 3.599997 km/h, the result is precise every time.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometers per hour are in a meters per second?
One m/s equals 3.599997 km/h. Multiply your meters per second figure by 3.599997 to get kilometers per hour.
What is the formula to convert meters per second to kilometers per hour?
kilometers per hour = meters per second × 3.599997. The factor 3.599997 is exact.
What is 2 meters per second in kilometers per hour?
2 m/s = 7.199994 km/h. You can enter any value in the converter above to get an instant result.
Is this Meters per Second to Kilometers per Hour converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the standard conversion factor (1 m/s = 3.599997 km/h) defined by BIPM — SI Brochure (derived units), so results are exact to several decimal places.