Feet per Second to Meters per Second converter (ft/s to m/s)
Convert Feet per Second (ft/s) to Meters per Second (m/s) with this free calculator. Type a value, press Convert, and the page applies the same factor shown in the formula below — no rounded shortcut, and nothing is stored on a server.
Meters per Second to Feet per Second (m/s to ft/s) ►
How to convert Feet per Second to Meters per Second
1 foot per second (ft/s) is equal to 0.3048 meters per second (m/s).
ms = fts × 0.3048
Multiply the speed in ft/s by 0.3048:
Example: Convert 10 ft/s to m/s:
ms = 10 × 0.3048 = 3.048 ms
What is a Feet per Second?
The Feet per Second (ft/s) is the starting or target unit on this page. Use the calculator above to convert values without looking up the factor by hand.
What is a Meters per Second?
The Meters per Second (m/s) is the starting or target unit on this page. Use the calculator above to convert values without looking up the factor by hand.
This page converts speed from Feet per Second into Meters per Second. One ft/s equals 0.3048 m/s.
Feet per Second to Meters per Second conversion table
Common ft/s values and the matching m/s result, calculated with the same factor as the widget. Highlight a nearby row if you want a quick check without entering a number.
| Feet per Second (ft/s) | Meters per Second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft/s | 0.3048 m/s |
| 5 ft/s | 1.524 m/s |
| 10 ft/s | 3.048 m/s |
| 20 ft/s | 6.096 m/s |
| 30 ft/s | 9.144 m/s |
| 50 ft/s | 15.24 m/s |
| 100 ft/s | 30.48 m/s |
How this calculator works
The form on this page is a Feet per Second-to-Meters per Second converter. After you enter a number, JavaScript multiplies or rearranges it with the published conversion factor and writes the m/s result in the output box. The step-by-step panel repeats the arithmetic so you can copy it into homework or a spreadsheet.
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FAQ
How many m/s are in 1 ft/s?
1 ft/s = 0.3048 m/s.
How do I convert Feet per Second to Meters per Second?
Multiply the speed in ft/s by 0.3048:
Is this ft/s to m/s converter free?
Yes. GigaTables calculators are free to use in a browser. You do not need an account, and the values you type are not uploaded.