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Convert feet per second to meters per second

1 ft/s=0.3048m/s

Use the converter below to change any feet per second value into meters per second instantly — with formula, conversion table, and real-world examples.

0.3048

Conversion formula

Forward
meters per second = feet per second × 0.3048
Reverse
feet per second = meters per second × 3.28084

Example: 10 ft/s × 0.3048 = 3.048 m/s.

About both units

From

Foot per Second

ft/s

Feet per second (ft/s) is used in some US engineering, ballistics (bullet velocity) and older US physics textbooks. Typical handgun muzzle velocity: 1000–1400 ft/s. Rifle muzzle velocity: 2500–3500 ft/s.

Real-world: 9mm bullet muzzle velocity: ~1150 ft/s. .308 rifle: ~2700 ft/s. Free fall terminal velocity: ~195 ft/s.
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To

Meter per Second

m/s

Metres per second (m/s) is the SI base speed unit. Used in physics, sports-science studies, and wind-speed reporting (e.g., hurricanes). Usain Bolt's 100 m sprint averaged 10.44 m/s. Hurricane-force winds are above 32.7 m/s.

Real-world: Usain Bolt's 100 m: avg 10.44 m/s, peak 12.27 m/s. Hurricane minimum: 32.7 m/s. Walking: 1.4 m/s.
Read full meter per second reference →

Foot per Second to Meter per Second conversion table

Common feet per second to meters per second values for quick reference.

Foot per Second (ft/s)Meter per Second (m/s)
1 ft/s0.3048 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
150 ft/s45.72 m/s
200 ft/s60.96 m/s
300 ft/s91.44 m/s
500 ft/s152.4 m/s

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

  • 1 ft/s = 0.3048 m/s = 1.097 km/h = 0.682 mph.
  • Multiplying ft/s by 0.682 gives mph.
  • US engineering often uses ft/s; metric countries use m/s.

Avoid these

  • Confusing ft/s with fps (frames per second in video/gaming).
  • Mixing ft/s with mph without conversion.
  • Using ft/s instead of m/s in international scientific contexts.

Frequently asked questions

How many meters per second 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?
Multiply the foot per second value by 0.3048 to get the equivalent in meters per second.
What is 100 feet per second in meters per second?
100 feet per second equals 30.48 meters per second.
Is a foot per second bigger than a meter per second?
No. 1 foot per second equals 0.3048 meters per second, so one foot per second is smaller.
How to convert feet per second to meters per second without a calculator?
Multiply by 0.3 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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ft/s → kn
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ft/s → cm/s
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ft/s → yd/min
1 = 20 yd/min
ft/s → in/min
1 = 720.567 in/min
ft/s → Bft
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km/h → m/s
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mph → m/s
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kn → m/s
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cm/s → m/s
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in/min → m/s
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Bft → m/s
1 = 1 m/s

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