What is metre per second?

Metre per second is the SI unit of speed. It is used in physics, engineering, and scientific contexts to express velocity, and serves as the reference unit for all speed calculations in this converter.

What is kilometre per second?

Kilometre per second is a unit of speed equal to 1,000 metres per second. It is used in astrophysics, rocket propulsion, and the measurement of planetary and cosmic velocities.

Worked examples

1 metre per second = 0.001 kilometre per second

1 kilometre per second = 1,000 metre per second

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Assumption: Mach uses an approximate sea-level reference (about 340.29 m/s).