How to convert feet per second to meters per second
To convert feet per second to meters per second, multiply by 0.3048. Speed conversions are used for driving, aviation, sailing, sports and physics problems.
Foot per Second to Meter per Second conversion table
| Foot per Second (ft/s) | Meter per Second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft/s | 0.03048 m/s |
| 0.5 ft/s | 0.1524 m/s |
| 1 ft/s | 0.3048 m/s |
| 2 ft/s | 0.6096 m/s |
| 3 ft/s | 0.9144 m/s |
| 4 ft/s | 1.2192 m/s |
| 5 ft/s | 1.524 m/s |
| 10 ft/s | 3.048 m/s |
| 20 ft/s | 6.096 m/s |
| 25 ft/s | 7.62 m/s |
| 50 ft/s | 15.24 m/s |
| 100 ft/s | 30.48 m/s |
| 500 ft/s | 152.4 m/s |
| 1,000 ft/s | 304.8 m/s |
About the units
Foot per Second (ft/s)
Feet per second is used for projectile, fluid-flow and ballistics speeds in US engineering.
Meter per Second (m/s)
Meters per second is the SI unit of speed, used in physics and engineering.
How to use this converter
- Type the number of feet per second (ft/s) in the input box.
- The result in meters per second appears instantly — no button needed.
- See the same value in every other speed unit just below.
- Use “Swap units” to convert meters per second back to feet per second.
Tips for better results
- Double-check which system a unit belongs to (for example US vs UK gallons).
- Use the swap button to convert in the opposite direction instantly.
- Bookmark the conversions you use most — each pair has its own page.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters per second are in one foot per second?
One foot per second equals 0.3048 meters per second. 0.3048 is the exact factor used by this converter.
How do I convert feet per second to meters per second?
Multiply the value in feet per second by 0.3048. To go the other way, multiply meters per second by 3.28083989501.
What is 10 ft/s in m/s?
10 ft/s = 3.048 m/s. Also, 5 ft/s = 1.524 m/s and 100 ft/s = 30.48 m/s.
What is the difference between a foot per second and a meter per second?
Feet per second is used for projectile, fluid-flow and ballistics speeds in US engineering. Meters per second is the SI unit of speed, used in physics and engineering.
Is this tool free and private?
Yes — the Foot per Second to Meter per Second is completely free with no sign-up, and it runs entirely in your browser, so the values you enter are never uploaded to our servers.
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