Foot per Second to Meter per Second (ft/s to m/s)
Convert ft/s to m/s — Speed converter
One foot per second equals 0.3048 m/s, so to convert feet per second to meters per second you multiply the value by 0.3048. A foot per second is smaller than a meter per second — going the other way, 1 m/s = 3.28084 ft/s. For example, 10 ft/s = 3.048 m/s and 50 ft/s = 15.24 m/s.
1 ft/s = 0.3048 m/s
Foot per Second to Meter per Second formula
1 Foot per Second = 0.3048 m/s
Worked examples
- 25 ft/s = 7.62 m/s
- 100 ft/s = 30.48 m/s
Foot per Second to Meter per Second conversion table
| Foot per Second (ft/s) | Meter per Second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 3 | 0.9144 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 8 | 2.4384 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 12 | 3.6576 |
| 15 | 4.572 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 25 | 7.62 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 250 | 76.2 |
| 500 | 152.4 |
| 1000 | 304.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How many meters per second are in one foot per second?
One foot per second equals 0.3048 meters per second (m/s).
How many feet per second are in one meter per second?
One meter per second equals 3.28084 feet per second (ft/s).
How do you convert feet per second to meters per second?
1 Foot per Second = 0.3048 m/s. Use the calculator above for any value.
What is 5 ft/s in m/s?
5 ft/s = 1.524 m/s.
What is 100 ft/s in m/s?
100 ft/s = 30.48 m/s.
What is 10 ft/s in m/s?
10 ft/s = 3.048 m/s.
What is 20 ft/s in m/s?
20 ft/s = 6.096 m/s.
Is a foot per second bigger than a meter per second?
No. A foot per second is smaller — one foot per second equals 0.3048 meters per second, while one meter per second equals 3.28084 feet per second.