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Speed and velocity conversions.
1 metre per second = 3.6 kilometres per hour
Formula: kilometres per hour = metres per second × 3.6
Precision: Exact conversion factor.
| metre per second | kilometre per hour |
|---|---|
| 0.6 | 2.16 |
| 0.7 | 2.52 |
| 0.8 | 2.88 |
| 0.9 | 3.24 |
| 1 | 3.6 |
| 1.1 | 3.96 |
| 1.2 | 4.32 |
| 1.3 | 4.68 |
| 1.4 | 5.04 |
Speed measures how much distance is covered in a given time. Common units include metres per second, kilometres per hour, miles per hour, and knots for maritime and aviation use.
It follows the regional measurement system. Countries using imperial road signage tend to use mph; most others use km/h.
Speed is a scalar (how fast). Velocity includes direction, so it is a vector. For everyday conversions the distinction rarely matters.