Meters per Second to Kilometers per Second Converter
Convert meters per second (m/s) to kilometers per second (km/s)
Result
0.001 km/s
Kilometers per Second
1 m/s = 0.001 km/s
1 m/s in other units
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How to convert meters per second to kilometers per second
There are 1,000 meters per second in one kilometer per second, so divide the number of meters per second by 1,000.
km/s = m/s ÷ 1,000
1 m/s = 0.001 km/s · 1 km/s = 1,000 m/s
Worked example
To convert 5 meters per second to kilometers per second: 5 m/s ÷ 1,000 = 0.005 km/s.
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.
About kilometers per second (km/s)
Kilometres per second is used for very high speeds, such as satellites and planets.
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Frequently asked questions
How many kilometers per second are in one meter per second?
One meter per second equals 0.001 kilometers per second.
How many meters per second are in one kilometer per second?
One kilometer per second equals 1,000 meters per second.
How do I convert meters per second to kilometers per second?
Use the formula km/s = m/s ÷ 1,000. For example, 5 m/s ÷ 1,000 = 0.005 km/s.