Convert Foot per Second Squared to Meter per Second Squared
Use this free converter to change feet per second squared (ft/s²) into meters per second squared (m/s²). Foot per second squared and meter per second squared both measure acceleration. As a quick reference, 1 ft/s² equals 0.3048 m/s², and 1 m/s² equals 3.2808399 ft/s².
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Meter per Second Squared (m/s²)
0.3048
1 ft/s² = 0.3048 m/s²
Acceleration conversion table
| Foot per Second Squared | Meter per Second Squared |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.003048 |
| 0.1 | 0.03048 |
| 0.5 | 0.1524 |
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 3 | 0.9144 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 25 | 7.62 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 1,000 | 304.8 |
How to convert Foot per Second Squared to Meter per Second Squared
Multiply the foot per second squared value by 0.3048 to get meters per second squared.
- Enter the number of feet per second squared you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in meters per second squared.
- Worked example: 15 ft/s² × 0.3048 = 4.572 m/s².
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (meter per second squared to foot per second squared).
About these units
Foot per Second Squared (ft/s²)
- Definition
- Feet per second squared (ft/s²) is the imperial unit of acceleration.
- History
- It comes from the imperial system of mechanics.
- Current use
- It expresses acceleration in US physics and engineering problems.
Meter per Second Squared (m/s²)
- Definition
- Meters per second squared (m/s²) is the SI unit of acceleration, the rate of change of velocity each second.
- History
- It follows directly from the SI units of length and time.
- Current use
- It is the standard acceleration unit in physics and engineering.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters per second squared are in a foot per second squared?
There are 0.3048 m/s² in 1 ft/s². To convert, multiply the number of feet per second squared by 0.3048.
How do I convert feet per second squared to meters per second squared?
Multiply the foot per second squared value by 0.3048 to get meters per second squared. For example, 10 ft/s² = 3.048 m/s².
Is this foot per second squared-to-meter per second squared converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Foot per Second Squared to other acceleration units
| Unit | 1 Foot per Second Squared equals |
|---|---|
| Meter per Second Squared (m/s²) | 0.3048 m/s² |
| Standard Gravity (g) | 0.03108095 g |
| Inch per Second Squared (in/s²) | 12 in/s² |
| Galileo (Gal) | 30.48 Gal |
| Kilometer per Hour per Second (km/h/s) | 1.09728 km/h/s |