How do you convert feet per second to meters per second?

To convert feet per second (ft/s) to meters per second (m/s), multiply the speed in feet per second by 0.3048 (meters per second = feet per second × 0.3048).

What is 5 feet per second in meters per second?

5 feet per second (5 ft/s) is equal to 1.524 meters per second (1.524 m/s).

Which is larger, 1 feet per second (ft/s) or 1 meters per second (m/s)?

One meters per second (m/s) is larger than one feet per second (ft/s). Specifically, 1 m/s equals 3.28084 ft/s, while 1 ft/s is 0.3048 m/s.

How do I convert back from meters per second (m/s) to feet per second (ft/s)?

To reverse the calculation from m/s to ft/s, multiply your meters per second value by the inverse factor 3.28084 (or divide by 0.3048). You can also click the Swap button in the tool above to flip directions in one click.

How many decimal places should I round ft/s to m/s results to?

For everyday comparisons and quick estimates, rounding to 2 decimal places is usually sufficient (for example, 5 ft/s ≈ 1.52 m/s). For engineering, laboratory, or machining specifications, select 4 or 6 decimals—or Scientific (10ⁿ) mode—in the calculator toolbar above.

Feet per Second to Meters per Second Converter

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1.524meters per second

5 ft/s = 1.524 m/s

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Reference:NIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9 (Velocity))

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Feet per Second to Meters per Second Conversion Table

Table showing various feet per second measurements converted to meters per second. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.

Feet per Second (ft/s)	Meters per Second (m/s)
1 ft/s	0.3048 m/s
2 ft/s	0.6096 m/s
2.5 ft/s	0.762 m/s
5 ft/s	1.524 m/s
10 ft/s	3.048 m/s
15 ft/s	4.572 m/s
20 ft/s	6.096 m/s
25 ft/s	7.62 m/s
30 ft/s	9.144 m/s
50 ft/s	15.24 m/s

How to Convert Feet per Second to Meters per Second

To convert feet per second to meters per second, multiply the speed by the following conversion ratio: 0.3048 meters per second/feet per second.

Since one feet per second is equal to 0.3048 meters per second, you can use this simple formula to convert:

meters per second = feet per second × 0.3048

The speed in meters per second is equal to the speed in feet per second multiplied by 0.3048.

For example, here's how to convert 5 feet per second to meters per second using the formula above.

meters per second = (5 ft/s × 0.3048) = 1.524 m/s

How Many Meters per Second Are in a Feet per Second?

There are 0.3048 meters per second in a feet per second, which is why we use this value in the formula above.

1 ft/s = 0.3048 m/s|1 m/s = 3.2808399 ft/s

Our feet per second to meters per second calculator automatically converts your speed measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.

Feet per Second and meters per second are both units used to measure speed. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.

What Is a Feet per Second?

A feet per second is a unit of speed equal to 0.3048 meters per second (m/s), the base unit for speed. Equal to 0.3048 m/s. [1]

The feet per second is classified as a US customary and imperial unit of speed. Feet per Second can be abbreviated as ft/s; for example, 1 feet per second can be written as 1 ft/s.

When working with feet per second (ft/s) 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 (ft/s) are widely used across standard speed applications within US customary and imperial workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.

Learn more about feet per second in our Speed Converter.

What Is a Meters per Second?

Coherent SI unit of velocity. It serves as a primary reference unit for measuring speed across scientific and practical applications. [2]

The meters per second is classified as an International System of Units (SI) unit of speed. Meters per Second can be abbreviated as m/s; for example, 1 meters per second can be written as 1 m/s.

As the primary coherent reference unit for speed in this category, all other speed units are mathematically anchored to the meters per second (m/s).

In practice, meters per second (m/s) are widely used across standard speed applications within International System of Units (SI) workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.

Learn more about meters per second in our Speed Converter.

When converting speed between feet per second (ft/s) and meters per second (m/s), keep full floating-point precision (1 ft/s = 0.3048 m/s; 1 m/s = 3.2808399 ft/s) during intermediate calculations and round only the final meters per second figure to match your instrument tolerance.

More Feet per Second & Meters per Second Conversions

Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our meters per second to feet per second calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting meters per second to feet per second, converting miles per hour to meters per second, or converting kilometers per hour to meters per second.

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 0.3048 meters per second (m/s) in 1 feet per second (ft/s). Conversely, 1 meters per second (m/s) is equal to 3.28084 feet per second (ft/s).

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Quick Info

Direct Factor: 1 feet per second (ft/s) equals 0.3048 meters per second (m/s).
Inverse Factor: 1 meters per second (m/s) equals 3.28084 feet per second (ft/s).
Formula: meters per second = feet per second × 0.3048.
Verified Precision: Anchored to official NIST SP 811 and ISO/IEC 80000 standards.

Units Comparison

Feet per Second (ft/s)

Equal to 0.3048 m/s.

Meters per Second (m/s)

Coherent SI unit of velocity.

Kilometers per Hour (km/h)

Standard metric road speed unit (1 m/s = 3.6 km/h).

References

[1]NIST SP 811 · NIST SP 811 App. B.9 (Velocity)
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[2]NIST OWM · SI Units — Length & Distance
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[3]NIST CUU · SI Coherent Derived Units (m/s)
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References

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[1]
NIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9 (Velocity))·Speed Metrology Standard — Feet per Second (ft/s) to Meters per Second (m/s)
NIST SP 811 Standard
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NIST OWM (SI Units — Length & Distance)·Unit Specifications: Feet per Second (ft/s) & Meters per Second (m/s)
NIST OWM Specification
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NIST CUU (SI Coherent Derived Units (m/s))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (ft/s to m/s)
NIST CUU Reference

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