Kilometers per hour to meters per second
meters per second = kilometers per hour × 0.27777778
How to convert kilometers per hour to meters per second
One kilometer per hour is 0.27777778 meters per second, so multiply the number of kilometers per hour by 0.27777778. For example, 20 kilometers per hour is 20 × 0.27777778 = 5.555556 meters per second. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 3.6.
Quick estimate
Multiplying by about 0.3 gets within 8.0% of the exact answer, which is enough to check that a result makes sense.
Where it comes up
Speed conversions come up when driving abroad, in running and cycling paces, weather and wind reports, and sailing and flying.
| kilometers per hour | meters per second |
|---|---|
| 1 kph | 0.27777778 mps |
| 2 kph | 0.55555556 mps |
| 3 kph | 0.83333333 mps |
| 4 kph | 1.111111 mps |
| 5 kph | 1.388889 mps |
| 6 kph | 1.666667 mps |
| 7 kph | 1.944444 mps |
| 8 kph | 2.222222 mps |
| 9 kph | 2.5 mps |
| 10 kph | 2.777778 mps |
| 11 kph | 3.055556 mps |
| 12 kph | 3.333333 mps |
| 13 kph | 3.611111 mps |
| 14 kph | 3.888889 mps |
| 15 kph | 4.166667 mps |
| 16 kph | 4.444444 mps |
| 17 kph | 4.722222 mps |
| 18 kph | 5 mps |
| 19 kph | 5.277778 mps |
| 20 kph | 5.555556 mps |
| 25 kph | 6.944444 mps |
| 30 kph | 8.333333 mps |
| 40 kph | 11.111111 mps |
| 50 kph | 13.888889 mps |
| 60 kph | 16.666667 mps |
| 70 kph | 19.444444 mps |
| 75 kph | 20.833333 mps |
| 80 kph | 22.222222 mps |
| 90 kph | 25 mps |
| 100 kph | 27.777778 mps |
| 120 kph | 33.333333 mps |
| 150 kph | 41.666667 mps |
| 200 kph | 55.555556 mps |
| 250 kph | 69.444444 mps |
| 300 kph | 83.333333 mps |
| 400 kph | 111.111111 mps |
| 500 kph | 138.888889 mps |
| 750 kph | 208.333333 mps |
| 1,000 kph | 277.777778 mps |
| 1,500 kph | 416.666667 mps |
| 2,000 kph | 555.555556 mps |
| 5,000 kph | 1,388.89 mps |
| 10,000 kph | 2,777.78 mps |
Questions
How many meters per second are in a kilometer per hour?
0.27777778 meters per second.
How do I convert kilometers per hour to meters per second in a spreadsheet?
Put the value in A1 and type =A1*0.27777778, then fill the formula down the column.
Are the values in the table exact?
They are calculated from the exact definitions of the units and rounded only for display. Open any row for the full working.