Convert 18 Kilometers per Hour to Meters per Second

18 Kilometer per Hour = 5 Meter per Second

All values are rounded to the nearest significant figure for display purposes.

Conversion Process

This conversion uses Meter per Second as the base unit. We'll first convert Kilometer per Hour to Meter per Second, then convert from Meter per Second to Meter per Second.

Step 1: Convert from Kilometer per Hour to Meter per Second

18 × 0.278 = 5

Result: 5 Meter per Second

Step 2: Convert from Meter per Second to Meter per Second

5 × 1 = 5

Result: 5 Meter per Second

Direct Conversion Factor

18 ÷ 3.6 = 5

Direct conversion: 18 Kilometer per Hour = 5 Meter per Second

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many Meters per Second are in 18 Kilometers per Hour?

    There are 5 Meters per Second in 18 Kilometers per Hour.

  • What is 18 Kilometers per Hour in Meters per Second?

    18 Kilometers per Hour is equal to 5 Meters per Second. To perform this conversion yourself, multiply 18 by 0.278.

  • How to convert 18 Kilometers per Hour to Meters per Second?

    To convert 18 Kilometers per Hour to Meters per Second, multiply 18 by 0.278. This gives you 5 Meters per Second.

  • What is the formula to convert Kilometers per Hour to Meters per Second?

    The formula to convert from Kilometers per Hour to Meters per Second is: Meters per Second = Kilometers per Hour × 0.278. Using this formula, 18 Kilometers per Hour equals 5 Meters per Second.

  • What is the difference between Kilometers per Hour and Meters per Second?

    The main difference between Kilometers per Hour and Meters per Second is that 1 Kilometers per Hour equals 0.278 Meters per Second. Kilometers per Hour is typically used in the Metric system, while Meters per Second belongs to the SI system.

  • Is Kilometers per Hour faster than Meters per Second? (Or bigger?)

    Meter per Second is larger than Kilometer per Hour. Specifically, 1 Kilometers per Hour equals 0.278 Meters per Second.