Convert Foot per Second to Meter per Second
Use this free converter to change feet per second (ft/s) into meters per second (m/s). Foot per second and meter per second both measure speed. As a quick reference, 1 ft/s equals 0.3048 m/s, and 1 m/s equals 3.2808399 ft/s.
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Meter per Second (m/s)
0.3048
1 ft/s = 0.3048 m/s
Speed conversion table
| Foot per Second | Meter per Second |
|---|---|
| 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 to Meter per Second
Multiply the foot per second value by 0.3048 to get meters per second.
- Enter the number of feet per second you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in meters per second.
- Worked example: 15 ft/s × 0.3048 = 4.572 m/s.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (meter per second to foot per second).
About these units
Foot per Second (ft/s)
- Definition
- A foot per second (ft/s) expresses speed as the number of feet travelled each second.
- History
- It derives from the foot in imperial and US customary units.
- Current use
- Feet per second are used in ballistics, sports, and some US engineering.
Meter per Second (m/s)
- Definition
- A meter per second (m/s) is the SI unit of speed, the distance in meters travelled each second.
- History
- It is the coherent SI speed unit derived from the meter and second.
- Current use
- Meters per second are used in physics, engineering, and wind-speed reporting.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters per second are in a foot per second?
There are 0.3048 m/s in 1 ft/s. To convert, multiply the number of feet per second by 0.3048.
How do I convert feet per second to meters per second?
Multiply the foot per second value by 0.3048 to get meters per second. For example, 10 ft/s = 3.048 m/s.
Is this foot per second-to-meter per second 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 to other speed units
| Unit | 1 Foot per Second equals |
|---|---|
| Meter per Second (m/s) | 0.3048 m/s |
| Kilometer per Hour (km/h) | 1.09728 km/h |
| Mile per Hour (mph) | 0.68181818 mph |
| Knot (kn) | 0.5924838 kn |
| Mach (Ma) | 0.00088862974 Ma |