Meter/second Converter
Convert meters per second (m/s) to all other speed units
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About Meters per Second (m/s)
The meter per second (symbol: m/s or m·s⁻¹) is the SI derived unit of speed (scalar quantity) and velocity (vector quantity). It is defined as the distance in meters traveled in one second.
Context in Measurement
As the SI unit, meters per second is the standard for scientific and most technical applications worldwide. It directly relates the base units of length (meter) and time (second).
Common Applications
Meters per second is used in various fields:
- Physics: Describing motion, wave propagation, and fluid dynamics.
- Engineering: Calculating speeds of vehicles, machinery, and projectiles.
- Meteorology: Measuring wind speed (though km/h or knots are also common).
- Athletics: Timing sprints and other short-distance races.
Common Equivalents
- 1 meter/second (m/s) = 3.6 kilometers per hour (km/h)
- 1 meter/second (m/s) ≈ 2.23694 miles per hour (mph)
- 1 meter/second (m/s) ≈ 3.28084 feet per second (ft/s)
- 1 meter/second (m/s) ≈ 1.94384 knots (nautical miles per hour)
Reference Points
To help visualize a meter per second:
- A brisk walking pace is about 1.4 m/s.
- The average human jogging speed is around 2.5 to 3.5 m/s.
- World-class sprinters can reach speeds over 10 m/s.
- A typical car speed in a residential area (e.g., 30 km/h) is about 8.33 m/s.