Meters per Second to Feet per Second Converter
Enter the speed in meters per second below to convert it to feet per second.
Convert Meters per Second to Feet per Second
Enter a value in meters per second (m/s) to convert to feet per second (ft/s).
Meters per Second to Feet per Second Conversion Table
Table showing various meters per second measurements converted to feet per second. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Meters per Second (m/s) | Feet per Second (ft/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 m/s | 3.2808399 ft/s |
| 2 m/s | 6.5616798 ft/s |
| 2.5 m/s | 8.2020997 ft/s |
| 5 m/s | 16.4041995 ft/s |
| 10 m/s | 32.808399 ft/s |
| 15 m/s | 49.2125984 ft/s |
| 20 m/s | 65.6167979 ft/s |
| 25 m/s | 82.0209974 ft/s |
| 30 m/s | 98.4251969 ft/s |
| 50 m/s | 164.0419948 ft/s |
How to Convert Meters per Second to Feet per Second
To convert meters per second to feet per second, multiply the speed by the following conversion ratio: 3.2808399 feet per second/meters per second.
Since one meters per second is equal to 3.2808399 feet per second, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The speed in feet per second is equal to the speed in meters per second multiplied by 3.2808399.
For example, here's how to convert 5 meters per second to feet per second using the formula above.
How Many Feet per Second Are in a Meters per Second?
There are 3.2808399 feet per second in a meters per second, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our meters per second to feet per second calculator automatically converts your speed measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Meters per Second and feet per second are both units used to measure speed. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
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. [1]
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.
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. [2]
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.
When converting speed between meters per second (m/s) and feet per second (ft/s), keep full floating-point precision (1 m/s = 3.2808399 ft/s; 1 ft/s = 0.3048 m/s) during intermediate calculations and round only the final feet per second figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Meters per Second & Feet per Second Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our feet per second to meters per second calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting feet per second to meters per second, converting miles per hour to feet per second, or converting meters per second to kilometers per hour.
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References
- [1]NIST SP 811 StandardNIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9 (Velocity))·Speed Metrology Standard — Meters per Second (m/s) to Feet per Second (ft/s)
- [2]NIST OWM SpecificationNIST OWM (SI Units — Length & Distance)·Unit Specifications: Meters per Second (m/s) & Feet per Second (ft/s)
- [3]NIST CUU ReferenceNIST CUU (SI Coherent Derived Units (m/s))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (m/s to ft/s)