Miles per hour to Feet per second Converter
Convert mile per hour to foot per second instantly. Type a value below — the result updates as you type.
When you need to convert mile per hour to foot 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 mph is about 0.7333 ft/s, and 100 mph works out to roughly 146.6667 ft/s. Because the ratio is fixed at 1.4667, you can scale any amount linearly — doubling the miles per hour doubles the feet 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 mile per hour to foot per second
One mile per hour equals 1.4667 feet per second. To convert, multiply the number of miles per hour by 1.4667:
feet per second = miles per hour × 1.4667
For example, 10 miles per hour × 1.4667 = 14.6667 feet per second.
Miles per hour to feet per second conversion table
| Speed (mph) | Feet per second (ft/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 mph | 1.4667 ft/s |
| 2 mph | 2.9333 ft/s |
| 3 mph | 4.4 ft/s |
| 5 mph | 7.3333 ft/s |
| 10 mph | 14.6667 ft/s |
| 20 mph | 29.3333 ft/s |
| 50 mph | 73.3333 ft/s |
| 100 mph | 146.6667 ft/s |
FAQ
How many feet per second are in a mile per hour?
One mile per hour = 1.4667 feet per second.
How do I convert feet per second back to miles per hour?
Divide by 1.4667, or use the feet per second to miles per hour converter.