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 Hour | Foot per Second |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.014666667 |
| 0.1 | 0.14666667 |
| 0.5 | 0.73333333 |
| 1 | 1.4666667 |
| 2 | 2.9333333 |
| 3 | 4.4 |
| 5 | 7.3333333 |
| 10 | 14.666667 |
| 20 | 29.333333 |
| 25 | 36.666667 |
| 50 | 73.333333 |
| 100 | 146.66667 |
| 1,000 | 1466.6667 |
How to convert Mile per Hour to Foot per Second
Multiply the mile per hour value by 1.4666667 to get feet per second.
- Enter the number of miles per hour you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in feet per second.
- Worked example: 15 mph × 1.4666667 = 22 ft/s.
- 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
| Unit | 1 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 |