Kilometers per Hour to Centimeters per Second Converter
138.89
centimeters per second (cm/s)
Understanding Speed Conversion
Conversion Formula
To convert from kilometers per hour (km/h) to centimeters per second (cm/s), multiply the speed by 27.777778. This conversion factor accounts for both the distance conversion (kilometers to centimeters) and time conversion (hours to seconds).
Common Applications
This conversion is particularly useful in physics calculations, engineering applications, and scientific measurements where different units of speed need to be compared or used in calculations.