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Metres per second to Feet per second Converter

Convert metre per second to foot per second instantly. Type a value below — the result updates as you type.

When you need to convert metre per second 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 m/s is about 1.6404 ft/s, and 100 m/s works out to roughly 328.084 ft/s. Because the ratio is fixed at 3.2808, you can scale any amount linearly — doubling the metres per second 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 metre per second to foot per second

One metre per second equals 3.2808 feet per second. To convert, multiply the number of metres per second by 3.2808:

feet per second = metres per second × 3.2808

For example, 10 metres per second × 3.2808 = 32.8084 feet per second.

Metres per second to feet per second conversion table

Speed (m/s)Feet per second (ft/s)
1 m/s3.2808 ft/s
2 m/s6.5617 ft/s
3 m/s9.8425 ft/s
5 m/s16.4042 ft/s
10 m/s32.8084 ft/s
20 m/s65.6168 ft/s
50 m/s164.042 ft/s
100 m/s328.084 ft/s

FAQ

How many feet per second are in a metre per second?

One metre per second = 3.2808 feet per second.

How do I convert feet per second back to metres per second?

Divide by 3.2808, or use the feet per second to metres per second converter.

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