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Convert Mile per Hour to Foot per Second

Use this free converter to change miles per hour (mph) into feet per second (ft/s). Mile per hour and foot per second both measure speed. As a quick reference, 1 mph equals 1.4666667 ft/s, and 1 ft/s equals 0.68181818 mph.

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Foot per Second (ft/s)
1.4666667

1 mph = 1.4666667 ft/s

Speed conversion table

Mile per HourFoot per Second
0.010.014666667
0.10.14666667
0.50.73333333
11.4666667
22.9333333
34.4
57.3333333
1014.666667
2029.333333
2536.666667
5073.333333
100146.66667
1,0001466.6667

How to convert Mile per Hour to Foot per Second

Multiply the mile per hour value by 1.4666667 to get feet per second.

  1. Enter the number of miles per hour you want to convert.
  2. The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in feet per second.
  3. Worked example: 15 mph × 1.4666667 = 22 ft/s.
  4. Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (foot per second to mile per hour).

About these units

Mile per Hour (mph)

Definition
A mile per hour (mph) expresses speed as the number of miles travelled in one hour.
History
It developed with road and rail travel in Britain and the United States.
Current use
Miles per hour are used for speed limits and vehicle speeds in the US and UK.

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 mile per hour?

There are 1.4666667 ft/s in 1 mph. To convert, multiply the number of miles per hour by 1.4666667.

How do I convert miles per hour to feet per second?

Multiply the mile per hour value by 1.4666667 to get feet per second. For example, 10 mph = 14.666667 ft/s.

Is this mile per hour-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 Mile per Hour to other speed units

Unit1 Mile per Hour equals
Meter per Second (m/s)0.44704 m/s
Kilometer per Hour (km/h)1.609344 km/h
Knot (kn)0.86897624 kn
Foot per Second (ft/s)1.4666667 ft/s
Mach (Ma)0.0013033236 Ma

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