Velocity
m/stoft/s
Convert metres per second (m/s) to feet per second (ft/s).
Factor1 m/s = 3.28084 ft/s
Converter
m/s
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
ft/s
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
ft/s = m/s × 3.28084
Multiply any value in metres per second by 3.28084 to obtain the value in feet per second.
Worked example
Convert 20 m/s to ft/s.
- 01Start with 20 m/s.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 20 × 3.28084 = 65.6168 ft/s.
Result20 m/s = 65.6168 ft/s
Conversion table
| m/s | ft/s |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.2808 |
| 2 | 6.5617 |
| 5 | 16.404 |
| 10 | 32.808 |
| 20 | 65.617 |
| 50 | 164.04 |
| 100 | 328.08 |
| 200 | 656.17 |
| 500 | 1640.4 |
| 1000 | 3280.8 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from m/s to ft/s?
1 m/s equals 3.28084 ft/s. To convert, multiply the value in metres per second by 3.28084.
How do I convert 1 m/s to ft/s?
1 m/s = 3.28084 ft/s. For any value, multiply by 3.28084.
How do I convert ft/s back to m/s?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.3048. So 1 ft/s = 0.3048 m/s.
When would I need to convert metre per second to foot 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).