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Convert kilometers per hour to meters per second

Convert kilometers per hour (km/h) to meters per second (m/s). 1 km/h = 0.277778 m/s, and 1 m/s = 3.6 km/h.

50 km/h = 13.8889 m/s

KM/H to M/S formula

m/s = km/h ÷ 3.6

Divide the number of kilometers per hour by 3.6.

Example: To convert 50 km/h to meters per second: 50 ÷ 3.6 = 13.8889 m/s.

Quick answers

What is 50 km/h in meters per second?
50 km/h = 13.8889 m/s
What is 100 km/h in meters per second?
100 km/h = 27.7778 m/s
What is 120 km/h in meters per second?
120 km/h = 33.3333 m/s
What is 200 km/h in meters per second?
200 km/h = 55.5556 m/s

KM/H to M/S conversion table

M/S to KM/H table
kilometers per hour (km/h)meters per second (m/s)
5 km/h1.38889 m/s
10 km/h2.77778 m/s
20 km/h5.55556 m/s
30 km/h8.33333 m/s
40 km/h11.1111 m/s
50 km/h13.8889 m/s
60 km/h16.6667 m/s
70 km/h19.4444 m/s
80 km/h22.2222 m/s
90 km/h25 m/s
100 km/h27.7778 m/s
110 km/h30.5556 m/s
120 km/h33.3333 m/s
130 km/h36.1111 m/s
140 km/h38.8889 m/s
150 km/h41.6667 m/s
160 km/h44.4444 m/s
180 km/h50 m/s
200 km/h55.5556 m/s
250 km/h69.4444 m/s
300 km/h83.3333 m/s

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilometers per hour to meters per second?

Divide the number of kilometers per hour by 3.6. To convert 50 km/h to meters per second: 50 ÷ 3.6 = 13.8889 m/s.

Is the KM/H to M/S conversion exact?

Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so 1 kilometer per hour is exactly 0.277777777778 meters per second. Results on this page are rounded to six significant digits; pick more decimals in the converter if you need them.

What is 50 km/h in meters per second?

50 km/h = 13.8889 m/s.

How do I convert meters per second back to kilometers per hour?

Use the reverse relationship: 1 m/s = 3.6 km/h. The M/S to KM/H page has a converter and a full table.

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