Online calculator to convert feet per second to meters per second (ft/s to m/s) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Speed or Velocity units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between feet per second and meters per second.
What is feet per second (ft/s)?
Feet per second is a unit of Speed or Velocity in both US Customary Units as well as the Imperial System. It measures the number of feet traveled in a second. The symbol for feet per second is ft/s. There are 3.280839895 ft/s in m/s.
What is meters per second (m/s or meters/s)?
Meters per second is a unit of Speed or Velocity in the Metric System. It measures the number of meters traveled in a second. The symbol for meters per second is m/s and the International spelling for this unit is metres per second. There are 0.3048 m/s in ft/s.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from ft/s to m/s is:
m/s = ft/s x 0.3048
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from feet per second to meters per second (ft/s to m/s).
Feet per second to Meters per second Conversion Example
Task: Convert 25 feet per second to meters per second (show work) Formula: ft/s x 0.3048 = m/s Calculations: 25 ft/s x 0.3048 = 7.62 m/s Result: 25 ft/s is equal to 7.62 m/s
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from ft/s to m/s.
Feet per second to Meters per second Conversion Chart
feet per second (ft/s) | meters per second (m/s) |
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1 ft/s | 0.3048 m/s |
2 ft/s | 0.6096 m/s |
3 ft/s | 0.9144 m/s |
4 ft/s | 1.2192 m/s |
5 ft/s | 1.524 m/s |
6 ft/s | 1.8288 m/s |
7 ft/s | 2.1336 m/s |
8 ft/s | 2.4384 m/s |
9 ft/s | 2.7432 m/s |
10 ft/s | 3.048 m/s |
20 ft/s | 6.096 m/s |
30 ft/s | 9.144 m/s |
40 ft/s | 12.192 m/s |
50 ft/s | 15.24 m/s |
75 ft/s | 22.86 m/s |
100 ft/s | 30.48 m/s |
250 ft/s | 76.2 m/s |
500 ft/s | 152.4 m/s |
750 ft/s | 228.6 m/s |
1,000 ft/s | 304.8 m/s |
2,500 ft/s | 762 m/s |
5,000 ft/s | 1,524 m/s |
7,500 ft/s | 2,286 m/s |
10,000 ft/s | 3,048 m/s |
25,000 ft/s | 7,620 m/s |
50,000 ft/s | 15,240 m/s |
75,000 ft/s | 22,860 m/s |
100,000 ft/s | 30,480 m/s |
250,000 ft/s | 76,200 m/s |
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