Convert feet per second to meters per second

1 ft/s = 0.3048 m/s. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.

1 foot per second equals

0.3048meters per second

1 ft/s = 0.3048 m/s

The formula

Feet per second and meters per second both measure speed from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.

m/s = ft/s × 0.3048

Going the other way? Convert meters per second to feet per second.

Feet per second to meters per second table

Common values, rounded for reading.

Feet per second (ft/s)Meters per second (m/s)
10.3048
20.6096
30.9144
41.2192
51.524
61.8288
72.1336
82.4384
92.7432
103.048
154.572
206.096
257.62
309.144
4012.192
5015.24
7522.86
10030.48
25076.2
500152.4
1,000304.8

Questions people ask

How many meters per second are in a foot per second?
One foot per second equals 0.3048 meters per second.
How do I convert feet per second to meters per second by hand?
Multiply the number of feet per second by 0.3048. For a rough check, 0.305 is close enough for most everyday use.
What is 1 foot per second in meters per second?
1 foot per second is 0.3048 meters per second.

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