Feet per second to Metres per second Converter
Convert foot per second to metre per second instantly. Type a value below — the result updates as you type.
When you need to convert foot per second to metre per second
Speed conversions are handy for driving abroad, reading weather and marine forecasts, or comparing vehicle, wind and running pace figures quoted in unfamiliar units.
Typical values: 0.5 ft/s is about 0.1524 m/s, and 100 ft/s works out to roughly 30.48 m/s. Because the ratio is fixed at 0.3048, you can scale any amount linearly — doubling the feet per second doubles the metres per second.
Road signs, aviation and sailing each use their own speed unit, so the same motion can be described several ways.
How to convert foot per second to metre per second
One foot per second equals 0.3048 metres per second. To convert, multiply the number of feet per second by 0.3048:
metres per second = feet per second × 0.3048
For example, 10 feet per second × 0.3048 = 3.048 metres per second.
Feet per second to metres per second conversion table
| Speed (ft/s) | Metres per second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft/s | 0.3048 m/s |
| 2 ft/s | 0.6096 m/s |
| 3 ft/s | 0.9144 m/s |
| 5 ft/s | 1.524 m/s |
| 10 ft/s | 3.048 m/s |
| 20 ft/s | 6.096 m/s |
| 50 ft/s | 15.24 m/s |
| 100 ft/s | 30.48 m/s |
FAQ
How many metres per second are in a foot per second?
One foot per second = 0.3048 metres per second.
How do I convert metres per second back to feet per second?
Divide by 0.3048, or use the metres per second to feet per second converter.