Kilometers per Hour to Meters per Second Converter (km/h to m/s)
Table of Contents
- How to Convert Kilometers per Hour to Meters per Second (km/h to m/s)?
- Conversion Example: Kilometers per Hour to Meters per Second
- Kilometers per Hour to Meters per Second Conversion Table
- Frequently Asked Questions
How to Convert Kilometers per Hour to Meters per Second (km/h to m/s)?
The conversion from kilometers per hour to meters per second is simple: one meter per second equals 3.6 kilometers per hour. Therefore, to perform the conversion, simply divide the number of kilometers per hour by 3.6.
Formula
Conversion Example: Kilometers per Hour to Meters per Second
With these steps, you can easily convert kilometers per hour to meters per second without needing a calculator. Below, we provide practical examples to better understand the procedure.
Example 1
Convert 60 kilometers per hour to meters per second.
Result: 60 kilometers per hour is equal to 16.6667 meters per second.
Example 2
Convert 90 kilometers per hour to meters per second.
Result: 90 kilometers per hour is equal to 25 meters per second.
Kilometers per Hour to Meters per Second Conversion Table
| Kilometers per hour | Meters per second |
|---|---|
| 5 km/h | 1.39 m/s |
| 10 km/h | 2.78 m/s |
| 20 km/h | 5.56 m/s |
| 30 km/h | 8.33 m/s |
| 40 km/h | 11.11 m/s |
| 50 km/h | 13.89 m/s |
| 60 km/h | 16.67 m/s |
| 70 km/h | 19.44 m/s |
| 80 km/h | 22.22 m/s |
| 90 km/h | 25.00 m/s |
| 100 km/h | 27.78 m/s |
| 120 km/h | 33.33 m/s |
| 150 km/h | 41.67 m/s |
Frequently Asked Questions
What do km/h and m/s mean?
Km/h means kilometers per hour and is a metric unit of speed indicating how many kilometers are traveled in an hour. M/s means meters per second and is a metric unit indicating how many meters are traveled in one second.
How do you calculate the conversion from kilometers per hour to meters per second?
To convert km/h to m/s, divide the value in km/h by 3.6. For example, 36 km/h ÷ 3.6 = 10 m/s.
How much is 10 kilometers per hour in meters per second?
10 kilometers per hour is approximately 2.78 meters per second.
How much is 50 kilometers per hour in meters per second?
50 kilometers per hour is approximately 13.89 meters per second.
How much is 120 kilometers per hour in meters per second?
120 kilometers per hour is approximately 33.33 meters per second.