How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the speed value in kilometers per hour (KTM) in the input field.
- Click the "Calculate" button to convert the value to meters per second (MPS).
- The result will be displayed in the MPS field.
- Use the "Reset" button to clear all input fields and results.
When to Use This Converter
This converter is particularly useful in the following scenarios:
- Converting vehicle speeds from kilometers per hour to meters per second for physics calculations or engineering purposes.
- Converting sports statistics where speed is measured in different units.
- When working with international speed limits or signs that use different measurement systems.
- For educational purposes to help students understand unit conversions between different measurement systems.
Example Calculation
For example, if you enter 60 KTM (kilometers per hour), the calculator will convert this to 16.667 MPS (meters per second).
Working Principle
The conversion from KTM to MPS uses the following formula:
MPS = KTM × 0.27778
This conversion factor comes from the fact that:
- 1 kilometer = 1000 meters
- 1 hour = 3600 seconds
- Therefore, 1 KTM = 1000 meters / 3600 seconds = 0.27778 MPS