meter/second to kilometer/hour (m/s → km/h)
Unit ConverterConverting meters per second to kilometers per hour, 1m/s is exactly 3.6km/h.
What is it
meter/second is a speed unit, as is kilometer/hour. Their relation is fixed: 1m/s = 3.599997km/h.
km/h = m/s × 3.6
How to use
- 1Enter the meter/second (m/s) value.
- 2See the kilometer/hour (km/h) result instantly.
- 3Switch units to convert again if needed.
Reference
| m/s | km/h |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.6 |
| 5 | 18 |
| 10 | 36 |
| 50 | 180 |
| 100 | 360 |
| 1000 | 3600 |
Sources & standards
FAQ
How many km/h is 1m/s?
Exactly 3.6km/h: one meter per second is 3,600m per hour, which is 3.6km.
How do I convert km/h back to m/s?
Compute m/s = km/h ÷ 3.6. For example, 36km/h = 10m/s.
Why is the factor 3.6?
An hour has 3,600 seconds and a kilometer has 1,000 meters, so 3,600 ÷ 1,000 = 3.6.
Is my input sent to a server?
No. Every conversion runs instantly inside your browser; the values you enter are never sent to a server or stored.