Feet per Second to Meters per Second Converter

How to convert Feet per Second to Meters per Second

To convert Feet per Second to Meters per Second, multiply the value in Feet per Second by 0.3048. For example, 5 ft/s = 1.524 m/s.

If you need to convert from Feet per Second to Meters per Second, the key figure to remember is that one Feet per Second equals 0.3048 Meters per Second. This page gives you a live calculator, a full reference table, and the underlying formula so you can convert ft/s to m/s with complete confidence.

Speed conversions are used in driving, sports, aviation, weather, and physics. The most common need is converting between kilometers per hour and miles per hour when traveling between countries.

Understanding Feet per Second and Meters per Second

Most of the world posts speed limits in kilometers per hour, while the US and UK use miles per hour. Meters per second is the scientific standard, and knots (nautical miles per hour) are used in aviation and maritime navigation. A car at 100 km/h is traveling about 62 mph — a conversion worth knowing for any international driver.

How accurate is this conversion?

Speed conversions are exact because they derive directly from exact length and time definitions. Since 1 mile = 1.609344 kilometers exactly, all speed conversions between these units are precise.

All conversion factors on ClearUnits are based on internationally recognised standards (the International System of Units, SI, and official definitions). Factors are reviewed for accuracy and the calculator uses full-precision values, rounding only the displayed result.

Quick reference: common Feet per Second to Meters per Second values

The most frequently searched conversions are 1 Feet per Second = 0.3048 Meters per Second, 5 Feet per Second = 1.524 Meters per Second, 10 Feet per Second = 3.048 Meters per Second, and 100 Feet per Second = 30.48 Meters per Second. The full table further down covers every common value, and the calculator handles any number you need in between.