m/s

What is a Meter per Second?

Speed Unit

Definition

Meters per second (m/s) is the SI unit of speed, representing the distance in meters traveled in one second.

Popular Meter per Second Conversions

Most common conversions from Meters per Second

1 m/s = 3.6 km/h Meter per Second to Kilometers per Hour 1 m/s = 2.2369 mph Meter per Second to Miles per Hour 1 m/s = 1.9438 kn Meter per Second to Knots 1 m/s = 3.2808 ft/s Meter per Second to Feet per Second 1 m/s = 0.00293867 Ma Meter per Second to Mach

History

Meters per second is the standard SI unit for velocity. It is used in scientific contexts worldwide.

Common Uses

Scientific calculations
Physics and engineering
Weather (wind speed)
Sports performance analysis

Fun Facts

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The speed of sound is about 343 m/s at sea level

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Usain Bolt's top speed was about 12.4 m/s

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Light travels at 299,792,458 m/s

All Meter per Second Conversions

Meters per Second to Kilometers per Hour m/s → km/h Meters per Second to Miles per Hour m/s → mph Meters per Second to Knots m/s → kn Meters per Second to Feet per Second m/s → ft/s Meters per Second to Mach m/s → Ma