Velocity
ft/stom/s
Convert feet per second (ft/s) to metres per second (m/s).
Factor1 ft/s = 0.3048 m/s
Converter
ft/s
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
m/s
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
m/s = ft/s × 0.3048
Multiply any value in feet per second by 0.3048 to obtain the value in metres per second.
Worked example
Convert 50 ft/s to m/s.
- 01Start with 50 ft/s.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 50 × 0.3048 = 15.24 m/s.
Result50 ft/s = 15.24 m/s
Conversion table
| ft/s | m/s |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 200 | 60.96 |
| 500 | 152.4 |
| 1000 | 304.8 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from ft/s to m/s?
1 ft/s equals 0.3048 m/s. To convert, multiply the value in feet per second by 0.3048.
How do I convert 1 ft/s to m/s?
1 ft/s = 0.3048 m/s. For any value, multiply by 0.3048.
How do I convert m/s back to ft/s?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 3.28084. So 1 m/s = 3.28084 ft/s.
When would I need to convert foot per second to metre per second?
Velocity conversions are needed for fluid flow analysis (line velocity targets, erosional limits), gas-stream calculations, and equipment specs that mix m/s, ft/s and engineering speed units.
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).