How do you convert m/s to km/h?
Multiply meters per second by 3.6 to get kilometers per hour (exact).
Detailed answer
One kilometer is 1,000 meters and one hour is 3,600 seconds, so 1 m/s = (1/1000 km) / (1/3600 h) = 3.6 km/h. To go back, divide km/h by 3.6.
Relationship context
SI physics and engineering often quote wind or flow in m/s, while weather forecasts and driving use km/h in many regions.
Quick conversion table
| Meter per Second (mps) | Kilometer per Hour (kph) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.36 |
| 1 | 3.6 |
| 2 | 7.2 |
| 3 | 10.8 |
| 4 | 14.4 |
| 5 | 18 |
| 6 | 21.6 |
| 7 | 25.2 |
| 8 | 28.8 |
| 9 | 32.4 |
| Meter per Second (mps) | Kilometer per Hour (kph) |
|---|---|
| 10 | 36 |
| 20 | 72 |
| 30 | 108 |
| 40 | 144 |
| 50 | 180 |
| 60 | 216 |
| 70 | 252 |
| 80 | 288 |
| 90 | 324 |
| 100 | 360 |
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