Conversion number between speed of light [c] and kilometre per second [km/s] is 299792.458. This means, that speed of light is bigger unit than kilometre per second.
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Decimal places: (0-800)
speed of lightStart value: | [speed of light] |
Step size | [speed of light] |
How many lines? | (max 100) |
speed of light | kilometre per second |
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0 | 0 |
10 | 2997924.58 |
20 | 5995849.16 |
30 | 8993773.74 |
40 | 11991698.32 |
50 | 14989622.9 |
60 | 17987547.48 |
70 | 20985472.06 |
80 | 23983396.64 |
90 | 26981321.22 |
100 | 29979245.8 |
110 | 32977170.38 |
Definition of speed of light unit: ≡ 299 792 458 m/s. Light velocity (in vacuum) is one of the basic physical constants. Sign c (Latin celeritas = speed). Its value is exactly: 299792458 m/s. Example: electromagnetic waves propagation speed 1 c.
Definition of kilometre per second unit: ≡ 1 km / 1 s. The speed with which the body moves 1 km in 1 second. The Earth's circulation speed is about 30 km/s.
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