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m/s to km/h

Convert meters per second to km/h and back. Weather services report wind in m/s, which is hard to feel.

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Formula

km/h = m/s × 3.6

Multiply m/s by 3.6 to get km/h. A 17 m/s wind (typhoon threshold) is 61 km/h; 30 m/s is 108 km/h.

Frequently asked questions

Q. How many km/h is 1 m/s?

1 m/s is 3.6 km/h, and 10 m/s is 36 km/h. Type any value in the box above to convert instantly.

Q. And how many m/s is 1 km/h?

1 km/h is 0.28 m/s. This converter works both ways, so typing in the right box updates the left one.

Q. Where is this unit used?

Multiply m/s by 3.6 to get km/h. A 17 m/s wind (typhoon threshold) is 61 km/h; 30 m/s is 108 km/h.

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