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Feet per Second to Meters per Second Converter

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1 ft/s = 0.3048 meters per second

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Quick Answer

1 foot per second equals 0.3048 meters per second. To convert feet per second to meters per second, multiply the value by this factor.

Key Facts

  • Reverse: 1 meter per second = 3.28084 feet per second.

Feet per Second to Meters per Second Formula

Formula: value ÷ 3.28084

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Feet per Second to Meters per Second Conversion Table

Feet per Second (ft/s)Meters per Second (m/s)
1 ft/s0.3048 m/s
2 ft/s0.6096 m/s
5 ft/s1.524 m/s
10 ft/s3.048 m/s
25 ft/s7.62 m/s
50 ft/s15.24 m/s
100 ft/s30.48 m/s
250 ft/s76.2 m/s
500 ft/s152.4 m/s
1,000 ft/s304.8 m/s

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert feet per second to meters per second?

Enter the value above and the result appears instantly — the calculation runs entirely in your browser. Formula: value ÷ 3.28084.

What is the exact feet per second to meters per second conversion factor?

1 foot per second = 0.3048 meters per second (shown to 6 significant figures — the converter itself computes at full precision). The reverse factor is 1 meter per second = 3.28084 feet per second.

What are some common feet per second to meters per second conversions?

1 ft/s = 0.3048 m/s; 10 ft/s = 3.048 m/s; 100 ft/s = 30.48 m/s. Use the full conversion table below for more reference values.

Why is 1 knot faster than 1 mph?

A knot is one nautical mile per hour, and a nautical mile (1,852 m) is longer than a statute mile (1,609.344 m). So 1 knot = 1.852 km/h = 1.150779 mph. Knots remain the standard in marine and aviation because nautical miles correspond directly to minutes of latitude.

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