Convert kilometer per second to meter per second

Enter the value to convert from kilometer per second to meter per second.

Result: 1 kilometer per second (km/s) = 1000 meters per second (m/s)

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How to Convert Kilometer per second to Meter per second

Converting kilometer per second to meter per second is straightforward using our conversion calculator.

m/s = km/s × 1000

Reverse conversion: Convert meter per second to kilometer per second

Definition: The meter per second (symbol: m/s) is the SI unit of speed, expressing distance traveled in meters during one second.

History: Natural derivative of the meter and second SI base units. Became standard for scientific velocity and speed measurements.

Current Use: Universal standard for scientific speed measurements, physics calculations, and engineering applications worldwide.

Examples: Walking: 1.4 m/s, running: 5-10 m/s, cycling: 5-15 m/s, sound in air: 343 m/s