Definition: Meters per second is a unit of speed expressing the number of meters traveled in one second.
History/origin: Part of the SI system, widely used in scientific and engineering fields worldwide.
Current use: Commonly used in physics, engineering, and meteorology.
Definition: Kilometers per hour is a unit of speed expressing the number of kilometers traveled in one hour.
History/origin: Commonly used in countries adopting the metric system.
Current use: Standard unit for speed limits and vehicle speed in many countries.
| Meters per Second (m/s) | Kilometers per Hour (kph) |
|---|---|
| 1.000 | 3.600 |
| 5.000 | 18.000 |
| 10.000 | 36.000 |
| 15.000 | 54.000 |
| 20.000 | 72.000 |
| 25.000 | 90.000 |
| 0.500 | 1.800 |
| 2.500 | 9.000 |
| 30.200 | 108.720 |
| 100.000 | 360.000 |
1 meter per second = 3.6 kilometers per hour
Example: convert 10 m/s to kph:
10 × 3.6 = 36 kph