Miles per Hour to Feet per Second converter (mph to ft/s)
Convert Miles per Hour (mph) to Feet per Second (ft/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.
Feet per Second to Miles per Hour (ft/s to mph) ►
How to convert Miles per Hour to Feet per Second
1 mile per hour (mph) is equal to 1.46667 feet per second (ft/s).
fts = mph × 1.46667
Multiply the speed in mph by 1.46667:
Example: Convert 60 mph to ft/s:
fts = 60 × 1.46667 = 88 fts
What is a Miles per Hour?
The Miles per Hour (mph) 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 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.
This page converts speed from Miles per Hour into Feet per Second. One mph equals 1.46667 ft/s.
Miles per Hour to Feet per Second conversion table
Common mph values and the matching ft/s result, calculated with the same factor as the widget. Highlight a nearby row if you want a quick check without entering a number.
| Miles per Hour (mph) | Feet per Second (ft/s) |
|---|---|
| 5 mph | 7.33335 ft/s |
| 10 mph | 14.6667 ft/s |
| 20 mph | 29.3334 ft/s |
| 30 mph | 44.0001 ft/s |
| 50 mph | 73.3335 ft/s |
| 60 mph | 88.0002 ft/s |
| 70 mph | 102.6669 ft/s |
| 80 mph | 117.3336 ft/s |
| 100 mph | 146.667 ft/s |
How this calculator works
The form on this page is a Miles per Hour-to-Feet per Second converter. After you enter a number, JavaScript multiplies or rearranges it with the published conversion factor and writes the ft/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 ft/s are in 1 mph?
1 mph = 1.46667 ft/s.
How do I convert Miles per Hour to Feet per Second?
Multiply the speed in mph by 1.46667:
Is this mph to ft/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.