Online calculator to convert meters per second to kilometers per second (m/s to km/s) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Speed or Velocity units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between meters per second and kilometers per second.
What is meters per second (m/s)?
Meters per second is a unit of Speed or Velocity in the Metric System. It measures the number of meters traveled in a second. The symbol for meters per second is m/s and the International spelling for this unit is metres per second. There are 1,000 m/s in km/s.
What is kilometers per second (km/s)?
Kilometers per second is a unit of Speed or Velocity in the Metric System. It measures the number of kilometers traveled in a second. The symbol for kilometers per second is km/s and the International spelling for this unit is kilometres per second. There are 0.001 km/s in m/s.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from m/s to km/s is:
km/s = m/s ÷ 1,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from meters per second to kilometers per second (m/s to km/s).
Meters per second to Kilometers per second Conversion Example
Task: Convert 450 meters per second to kilometers per second (show work) Formula: m/s ÷ 1,000 = km/s Calculations: 450 m/s ÷ 1,000 = 0.45 km/s Result: 450 m/s is equal to 0.45 km/s
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from m/s to km/s.
Meters per second to Kilometers per second Conversion Chart
meters per second (m/s) | kilometers per second (km/s) |
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1 m/s | 0.001 km/s |
2 m/s | 0.002 km/s |
3 m/s | 0.003 km/s |
4 m/s | 0.004 km/s |
5 m/s | 0.005 km/s |
6 m/s | 0.006 km/s |
7 m/s | 0.007 km/s |
8 m/s | 0.008 km/s |
9 m/s | 0.009 km/s |
10 m/s | 0.01 km/s |
20 m/s | 0.02 km/s |
30 m/s | 0.03 km/s |
40 m/s | 0.04 km/s |
50 m/s | 0.05 km/s |
75 m/s | 0.075 km/s |
100 m/s | 0.1 km/s |
250 m/s | 0.25 km/s |
500 m/s | 0.5 km/s |
750 m/s | 0.75 km/s |
1,000 m/s | 1 km/s |
2,500 m/s | 2.5 km/s |
5,000 m/s | 5 km/s |
7,500 m/s | 7.5 km/s |
10,000 m/s | 10 km/s |
25,000 m/s | 25 km/s |
50,000 m/s | 50 km/s |
75,000 m/s | 75 km/s |
100,000 m/s | 100 km/s |
250,000 m/s | 250 km/s |
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