How do you convert feet per second to m/s?
Multiply ft/s by 0.3048 to get m/s (exact: 1 international foot = 0.3048 m). Divide m/s by 0.3048 to get ft/s.
Detailed answer
Feet per second is imperial length per SI time. Because the foot is fixed at 0.3048 m, linear speed in ft/s scales by 0.3048 to reach m/s.
Relationship context
US engineering, ballistics, and some HVAC velocities still use ft/s alongside SI m/s.
Quick conversion table
| Feet per Second (fps) | Meter per Second (mps) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.03048 |
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 3 | 0.9144 |
| 4 | 1.2192 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 6 | 1.8288 |
| 7 | 2.1336 |
| 8 | 2.4384 |
| 9 | 2.7432 |
| Feet per Second (fps) | Meter per Second (mps) |
|---|---|
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 30 | 9.144 |
| 40 | 12.192 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 60 | 18.288 |
| 70 | 21.336 |
| 80 | 24.384 |
| 90 | 27.432 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
More Feet per Second converters
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- fps to mph (Feet per Second to Mile per Hour)
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- fps to cms (Feet per Second to Centimeter per Second)
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- fps to mach (Feet per Second to Mach)
- fps to beaufort (Feet per Second to Beaufort)
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