Kilometers per Second to Meters per Second Converter
Convert kilometers per second (km/s) to meters per second (m/s)
Result
1,000 m/s
Meters per Second
1 km/s = 1,000 m/s
1 km/s in other units
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How to convert kilometers per second to meters per second
One kilometer per second equals 1,000 meters per second, so multiply the number of kilometers per second by 1,000.
m/s = km/s × 1,000
1 km/s = 1,000 m/s · 1 m/s = 0.001 km/s
Worked example
To convert 5 kilometers per second to meters per second: 5 km/s × 1,000 = 5,000 m/s.
About kilometers per second (km/s)
Kilometres per second is used for very high speeds, such as satellites and planets.
About meters per second (m/s)
Metres per second is the SI unit of speed, used in physics and for wind speed in weather reports.
More conversions
Kilometers per Second to other units
Frequently asked questions
How many meters per second are in one kilometer per second?
One kilometer per second equals 1,000 meters per second.
How many kilometers per second are in one meter per second?
One meter per second equals 0.001 kilometers per second.
How do I convert kilometers per second to meters per second?
Use the formula m/s = km/s × 1,000. For example, 5 km/s × 1,000 = 5,000 m/s.