Convert Feet Per Second to Meters Per Second (m/s)

1 foot per second equals 0.3048 meters per second.

Formula: m/s = foot per second × 0.3048

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How to Convert Foot Per Second to Meter Per Second

1 foot per second = 0.3048 meters per second exact

Meter Per Second = Foot Per Second × 0.3048

Example: 1 foot per second × 0.3048 = 0.3048 m/s

Reverse Conversion

To convert meters per second back to feet per second:

  • Remember, 1 meter per second equals 3.28084 feet per second.
  • To convert 0.3048 m/s to foot per second, multiply 0.3048 x 3.28084, resulting in 1 foot per second.

exact This conversion factor is exact by international definition.

Common Foot Per Second to Meter Per Second Conversions

Foot Per Second to Meter Per Second (Part 1)
Foot Per Second Meter Per Second Actions
1 foot 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
25 feet per second 7.62 meters per second
Foot Per Second to Meter Per Second (Part 2)
Foot Per Second Meter Per Second Actions
50 feet per second 15.24 meters per second
100 feet per second 30.48 meters per second
500 feet per second 152.4 meters per second
1000 feet per second 304.8 meters per second

Feet per second to meters per second Conversion Table

Reference table with common feet per second to meters per second conversions. All values calculated with high precision.

Feet Per Second to Meters Per Second Table
0.001 to 5

Feet per second Meters per second Actions
0.001 foot per second 0.0003048 m/s
0.0025 foot per second 0.000762 m/s
0.005 foot per second 0.001524 m/s
0.01 foot per second 0.003048 m/s
0.025 foot per second 0.00762 m/s
0.05 foot per second 0.01524 m/s
0.1 foot per second 0.03048 m/s
14 foot per second 0.0762 m/s
12 foot per second 0.1524 m/s
1 foot per second 0.3048 m/s
2 12 foot per second 0.762 m/s
5 foot per second 1.524 m/s

Feet Per Second to Meters Per Second Table
10 to 1000000

Feet per second Meters per second Actions
10 foot per second 3.048 m/s
25 foot per second 7.62 m/s
50 foot per second 15.24 m/s
100 foot per second 30.48 m/s
250 foot per second 76.2 m/s
500 foot per second 152.4 m/s
1000 foot per second 304.8 m/s
2500 foot per second 762 m/s
5000 foot per second 1524 m/s
10000 foot per second 3048 m/s
25000 foot per second 7620 m/s
50000 foot per second 15240 m/s
100000 foot per second 30480 m/s
250000 foot per second 76200 m/s
500000 foot per second 152400 m/s
1000000 foot per second 304800 m/s

Meters Per Second to Feet Per Second Table
0.0001 to 12

Meters per second Feet per second Actions
0.0001 m/s 0.000328084 foot per second
0.00025 m/s 0.00082021 foot per second
0.0005 m/s 0.00164042 foot per second
0.001 m/s 0.00328084 foot per second
0.0025 m/s 0.0082021 foot per second
0.005 m/s 0.0164042 foot per second
0.01 m/s 0.0328084 foot per second
0.025 m/s 0.082021 foot per second
0.05 m/s 0.164042 foot per second
0.1 m/s 0.328084 foot per second
14 m/s 0.82021 foot per second
12 m/s 1.64042 foot per second

Meters Per Second to Feet Per Second Table
1 to 100000

Meters per second Feet per second Actions
1 m/s 3.28084 foot per second
2 12 m/s 8.2021 foot per second
5 m/s 16.4042 foot per second
10 m/s 32.8084 foot per second
25 m/s 82.021 foot per second
50 m/s 164.042 foot per second
100 m/s 328.084 foot per second
250 m/s 820.21 foot per second
500 m/s 1640.42 foot per second
1000 m/s 3280.84 foot per second
2500 m/s 8202.1 foot per second
5000 m/s 16404.2 foot per second
10000 m/s 32808.4 foot per second
25000 m/s 82021 foot per second
50000 m/s 164042 foot per second
100000 m/s 328084 foot per second

About the Meter Per Second

Facts & Uses

  • SI derived unit of speed: 1 m/s = the speed at which an object travels 1 meter in 1 second. The base reference for all velocity calculations.
  • Standard in physics, engineering, biomechanics (gait analysis), and fluid dynamics (flow velocities).
  • Used in wind speed measurement (meteorology), seismic wave velocity, and projectile motion equations.
  • Reference: walking pace ≈ 1.4 m/s, running 3-5 m/s, sprinting 10-12 m/s, highway driving ≈ 30 m/s.

Curiosities

  • The speed of sound in dry air at 20 °C is approximately 343 m/s — the foundation of Mach number calculations.
  • The speed of light in vacuum is exactly 299,792,458 m/s — a defining constant since 1983, used to define the meter itself.
  • Usain Bolt's 100 m world record (9.58 s) corresponds to an average 10.44 m/s, with peak speeds around 12.4 m/s in the middle of the race.
  • Approximate equivalents: 1 m/s = 3.6 km/h ≈ 2.237 mph ≈ 1.944 knots ≈ 3.281 ft/s.

Sources

Frequently Asked Questions

How many meters per second are in one foot per second?

One foot per second equals 0.3048 meters per second. To convert, multiply the foot per second value by 0.3048. For the reverse, divide the meter per second value by 0.3048 (or multiply by 3.28084).

What is 100 feet per second in meters per second?

100 feet per second = 30.48 meters per second. This is one of the most commonly searched conversions for this pair.

Is the foot per second-to-meter per second conversion exact?

Yes. The factor 0.3048 is exact by international definition, not an approximation. Any imprecision comes only from the original measurement, not the conversion.

Looking for the reverse? Convert Meter Per Second to Foot Per Second

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Conversion factors verified against NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000-3 Derived from SI base units (m/s, BIPM). Last reviewed: March 2026
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