Sumwise

Meters per second to kilometers per hour

kilometers per hour = meters per second × 3.6

Reverse: kilometers per hour to meters per second

How to convert meters per second to kilometers per hour

One meter per second is 3.6 kilometers per hour, so multiply the number of meters per second by 3.6. For example, 20 meters per second is 20 × 3.6 = 72 kilometers per hour. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 0.27777778.

Quick estimate

Multiplying by about 3.6 gets within 0.0% 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.

meters per secondkilometers per hour
1 mps3.6 kph
2 mps7.2 kph
3 mps10.8 kph
4 mps14.4 kph
5 mps18 kph
6 mps21.6 kph
7 mps25.2 kph
8 mps28.8 kph
9 mps32.4 kph
10 mps36 kph
11 mps39.6 kph
12 mps43.2 kph
13 mps46.8 kph
14 mps50.4 kph
15 mps54 kph
16 mps57.6 kph
17 mps61.2 kph
18 mps64.8 kph
19 mps68.4 kph
20 mps72 kph
25 mps90 kph
30 mps108 kph
40 mps144 kph
50 mps180 kph
60 mps216 kph
70 mps252 kph
75 mps270 kph
80 mps288 kph
90 mps324 kph
100 mps360 kph
120 mps432 kph
150 mps540 kph
200 mps720 kph
250 mps900 kph
300 mps1,080 kph
400 mps1,440 kph
500 mps1,800 kph
750 mps2,700 kph
1,000 mps3,600 kph
1,500 mps5,400 kph
2,000 mps7,200 kph
5,000 mps18,000 kph
10,000 mps36,000 kph

Questions

How many kilometers per hour are in a meter per second?

3.6 kilometers per hour.

How do I convert meters per second to kilometers per hour in a spreadsheet?

Put the value in A1 and type =A1*3.6, 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.