Convert meter per second to kilometer per second

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

From: m/s
To: km/s
Result: 1 meter per second (m/s) = 0.001 kilometers per second (km/s)

How to Convert Meter per second to Kilometer per second

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

Conversion Formula

km/s = m/s รท 1000

Reverse conversion: Convert kilometer per second to meter per second

About Meter

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

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