Meters per second (m/s) to Feet per second (ft/s) Conversion
Meters per second
Metres per second (m/s) is the SI coherent derived unit of speed, the preferred unit for speed in physics, engineering, and scientific literature worldwide because it integrates directly into SI equations. The speed of sound at 20 °C is approximately 343 m/s, human sprinting speed approaches 12 m/s, and the speed of light is exactly 299,792,458 m/s.
Feet per second
Feet per second (ft/s) is a unit of speed in the US customary and imperial systems equal to approximately 0.3048 m/s or 1.09728 km/h. It is commonly used in ballistics to express projectile velocities, in structural engineering for wind speed calculations, and in sports science. The speed of sound at sea level is approximately 1,125 ft/s (343 m/s), a reference used in firearms and aeronautics.
| Meters per second (m/s) | Feet per second (ft/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 m/s | 0.3281 ft/s |
| 1 m/s | 3.2808 ft/s |
| 2 m/s | 6.5617 ft/s |
| 3 m/s | 9.8425 ft/s |
| 5 m/s | 16.4042 ft/s |
| 10 m/s | 32.8084 ft/s |
| 20 m/s | 65.6168 ft/s |
| 30 m/s | 98.4252 ft/s |
| 50 m/s | 164.042 ft/s |
| 100 m/s | 328.084 ft/s |
| 1000 m/s | 3,280.8399 ft/s |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many feet per second are in 1 meters per second?
1 meters per second (m/s) is exactly 3.2808 feet per second (ft/s).
How do I convert meters per second to feet per second?
Multiply the value in meters per second by 3.2808 to get the result in feet per second. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.