Acceleration
ft/s²to(km/h)/s
Convert feet per second squared (ft/s²) to kilometres per hour per second ((km/h)/s).
Factor1 ft/s² = 1.09728 (km/h)/s
Converter
ft/s²
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
(km/h)/s
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
(km/h)/s = ft/s² × 1.09728
Multiply any value in feet per second squared by 1.09728 to obtain the value in kilometres per hour per second.
Worked example
Convert 10 ft/s² to (km/h)/s.
- 01Start with 10 ft/s².
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 10 × 1.09728 = 10.9728 (km/h)/s.
Result10 ft/s² = 10.9728 (km/h)/s
Conversion table
| ft/s² | (km/h)/s |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.0973 |
| 2 | 2.1946 |
| 5 | 5.4864 |
| 10 | 10.973 |
| 20 | 21.946 |
| 50 | 54.864 |
| 100 | 109.73 |
| 200 | 219.46 |
| 500 | 548.64 |
| 1000 | 1097.3 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from ft/s² to (km/h)/s?
1 ft/s² equals 1.09728 (km/h)/s. To convert, multiply the value in feet per second squared by 1.09728.
How do I convert 1 ft/s² to (km/h)/s?
1 ft/s² = 1.09728 (km/h)/s. For any value, multiply by 1.09728.
How do I convert (km/h)/s back to ft/s²?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.9113444. So 1 (km/h)/s = 0.911344 ft/s².
When would I need to convert foot per second squared to kilometre per hour per second?
Acceleration conversions between ft/s² and (km/h)/s are common in vibration analysis, seismic load calculations, mechanical equipment specifications, and motion-control design. m/s² is the SI standard; g (standard gravity) is widely used in shock, vibration, and ride-quality work.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).
Related conversions
- (km/h)/s → ft/s²kilometre per hour per second → foot per second squared
- m/s² → ft/s²metre per second squared → foot per second squared
- ft/s² → m/s²foot per second squared → metre per second squared
- m/s² → (km/h)/smetre per second squared → kilometre per hour per second
- (km/h)/s → m/s²kilometre per hour per second → metre per second squared
- ft/s² → gfoot per second squared → standard gravity