🚀 m/s to km/h Converter
Switch between SI base speed units and everyday measures in one step.
Perfect for physics problems, treadmill stats, or weather data that uses meters per second.
10 Meters per Second (m/s) equals
36 Kilometers per Hour (km/h)
Other Units
Meters per Second (m/s)
10
Miles per Hour (mph)
22.37
Knots (kt)
19.44
Feet per Second (ft/s)
32.808
Centimeters per Second (cm/s)
1,000
How to Use This Calculator
Enter the speed
Type the value in meters per second or any other available unit.
Choose the target unit
Pick kilometers per hour, mph, or knots depending on your application.
Copy the result
Use the converted value in physics homework, sports tracking, or weather analysis.
Formula
km/h = m/s × 3.6
mph = m/s × 2.23694
knots = m/s × 1.94384
These factors derive from 1 km = 1000 m and 1 hour = 3600 s, plus standard mile and nautical mile lengths.
Use the formula breakdown to confirm the calculation logic or perform the conversion manually if needed.
Full Description
Scientific data often uses meters per second, while everyday contexts rely on km/h or mph. This calculator bridges those worlds instantly and highlights other useful conversions for drones, athletics, and meteorology.
The quick reference grid gives you multiple units at once, making it easy to compare across reports or coordinate with teams that prefer different systems.
Because the converter routes through meters per second internally, results are consistent regardless of the order in which you choose units.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why multiply by 3.6 to get km/h?
1 m/s equals 3.6 km/h because 1 hour has 3,600 seconds and 1 kilometer has 1,000 meters.
Can I convert fractional speeds?
Yes. The calculator accepts decimals for precise engineering or sports measurements.
Does it work for negative values?
Yes. Negative speeds can represent direction along a coordinate axis in physics problems.
How accurate are the conversion factors?
They use internationally accepted exact coefficients, so you can rely on them for professional work.