Convert Meter per Second to Foot per Second
Use this free converter to change meters per second (m/s) into feet per second (ft/s). Meter per second and foot per second both measure speed. As a quick reference, 1 m/s equals 3.2808399 ft/s, and 1 ft/s equals 0.3048 m/s.
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Foot per Second (ft/s)
3.2808399
1 m/s = 3.2808399 ft/s
Speed conversion table
| Meter per Second | Foot per Second |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.032808399 |
| 0.1 | 0.32808399 |
| 0.5 | 1.6404199 |
| 1 | 3.2808399 |
| 2 | 6.5616798 |
| 3 | 9.8425197 |
| 5 | 16.404199 |
| 10 | 32.808399 |
| 20 | 65.616798 |
| 25 | 82.020997 |
| 50 | 164.04199 |
| 100 | 328.08399 |
| 1,000 | 3280.8399 |
How to convert Meter per Second to Foot per Second
Multiply the meter per second value by 3.2808399 to get feet per second.
- Enter the number of meters per second you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in feet per second.
- Worked example: 15 m/s × 3.2808399 = 49.212598 ft/s.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (foot per second to meter per second).
About these units
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet per second are in a meter per second?
There are 3.2808399 ft/s in 1 m/s. To convert, multiply the number of meters per second by 3.2808399.
How do I convert meters per second to feet per second?
Multiply the meter per second value by 3.2808399 to get feet per second. For example, 10 m/s = 32.808399 ft/s.
Is this meter per second-to-foot 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 Meter per Second to other speed units
| Unit | 1 Meter per Second equals |
|---|---|
| Kilometer per Hour (km/h) | 3.6 km/h |
| Mile per Hour (mph) | 2.2369363 mph |
| Knot (kn) | 1.9438445 kn |
| Foot per Second (ft/s) | 3.2808399 ft/s |
| Mach (Ma) | 0.0029154519 Ma |