Feet per Second Squared to Meters per Second Squared Converter
Enter the acceleration in feet per second squared below to convert it to meters per second squared.
Convert Feet per Second Squared to Meters per Second Squared
Enter a value in feet per second squared (ft/s²) to convert to meters per second squared (m/s²).
Foot per Second Squared to Meter per Second Squared Conversion Table
Table showing various foot per second squared measurements converted to meters per second squared. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Feet per Second Squared (ft/s²) | Meters per Second Squared (m/s²) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft/s² | 0.3048 m/s² |
| 2 ft/s² | 0.6096 m/s² |
| 5 ft/s² | 1.524 m/s² |
| 10 ft/s² | 3.048 m/s² |
| 15 ft/s² | 4.572 m/s² |
| 20 ft/s² | 6.096 m/s² |
| 25 ft/s² | 7.62 m/s² |
| 30 ft/s² | 9.144 m/s² |
| 50 ft/s² | 15.24 m/s² |
| 75 ft/s² | 22.86 m/s² |
How to Convert Feet per Second Squared to Meters per Second Squared
To convert feet per second squared to meters per second squared, multiply the acceleration by the following conversion ratio: 0.3048 meters per second squared/foot per second squared.
Since one foot per second squared is equal to 0.3048 meters per second squared, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The acceleration in meters per second squared is equal to the acceleration in feet per second squared multiplied by 0.3048.
For example, here's how to convert 10 feet per second squared to meters per second squared using the formula above.
How Many Meters per Second Squared Are in a Foot per Second Squared?
There are 0.3048 meters per second squared in a foot per second squared, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our foot per second squared to meter per second squared calculator automatically converts your acceleration measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Feet per Second Squared and meters per second squared are both units used to measure acceleration. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Foot per Second Squared?
A foot per second squared is a unit of acceleration equal to 0.3048 meters per second squared (m/s²), the base unit for acceleration. Imperial & US customary acceleration unit (0.3048 m/s²). [1]
The foot per second squared is classified as a US customary unit of acceleration. Feet per Second Squared can be abbreviated as ft/s²; for example, 1 foot per second squared can be written as 1 ft/s².
When working with feet per second squared (ft/s²) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, feet per second squared (ft/s²) are widely used across standard acceleration applications within US customary workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Meter per Second Squared?
Coherent SI unit of linear acceleration. It serves as a primary reference unit for measuring acceleration across scientific and practical applications. [2]
The meter per second squared is classified as an International System of Units (SI) unit of acceleration. Meters per Second Squared can be abbreviated as m/s²; for example, 1 meter per second squared can be written as 1 m/s².
As the primary coherent reference unit for acceleration in this category, all other acceleration units are mathematically anchored to the meter per second squared (m/s²).
In practice, meters per second squared (m/s²) are widely used across standard acceleration applications within International System of Units (SI) workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting acceleration between feet per second squared (ft/s²) and meters per second squared (m/s²), keep full floating-point precision (1 ft/s² = 0.3048 m/s²; 1 m/s² = 3.2808399 ft/s²) during intermediate calculations and round only the final meter per second squared figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Foot per Second Squared & Meter per Second Squared Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our meters per second squared to feet per second squared converter (m/s² to ft/s²) to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting standard gravity (g) to meters per second squared, converting inches per second squared to meters per second squared, or converting meters per second squared to standard gravity (g).
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Acceleration Metrology Standard — Feet per Second Squared (ft/s²) to Meters per Second Squared (m/s²)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Foot per Second Squared (ft/s²) & Meter per Second Squared (m/s²)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (ft/s² to m/s²)