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Metres per second to Kilometres per hour

Convert metres per second to kilometres per hour (m/s to km/h). 1 m/s = 3.6 km/h. Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.

A quick reference1 m/s = 3.6 km/h
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How to convert metres per second to kilometres per hour

Multiply the amount in metres per second by 3.6 to get kilometres per hour. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.

km/h = m/s × 3.6

Worked example

1 m/s = 3.6 km/h. Change the amount in the calculator above to use your own value.

Units and assumptions

Speed is converted through metres per second. One international mile is 1,609.344 metres and one nautical mile is 1,852 metres.

Calculator results use floating-point arithmetic and are rounded for display. The reference table below uses up to 12 significant digits.

Metres per second to Kilometres per hour table

Common values, rounded for display
Metres per second (m/s)Kilometres per hour (km/h)
00
13.6
518
1036
2590
100360
1,0003,600

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What is the formula for metres per second to kilometres per hour?

km/h = m/s × 3.6. Multiply the amount in metres per second by 3.6 to get kilometres per hour. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.

How do I convert back to metres per second?

Use the kilometres per hour to metres per second calculator to reverse this conversion. You can also use Swap units in the calculator above.

Can I use a different pair of units?

Choose another unit in the calculator, or open the speed converter to browse all supported pairs.

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