Convert Meters per Second to Feet per Second
m/s to ft/s · speed conversion
What are meters per second and feet per second?
Meters per second is the SI unit of speed, used in physics and science. Feet per second is an imperial speed unit used in ballistics and some engineering. For reference: a brisk walk is about 5 km/h (3 mph), and highway speed is around 100 km/h (62 mph).
How to convert meters per second to feet per second
1 m/s = 3.28084 ft/s. To convert, multiply the number of meters per second by 3.28084. For example, 5 m/s = 16.4042 ft/s, and 20 m/s = 65.6168 ft/s. To go the other way, multiply feet per second by 0.3048 (since 1 ft/s = 0.3048 m/s).
Meters per Second to Feet per Second conversion table
| Meters per Second (m/s) | Feet per Second (ft/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.28084 |
| 5 | 16.4042 |
| 10 | 32.8084 |
| 30 | 98.4252 |
| 60 | 196.85 |
| 100 | 328.084 |
| 120 | 393.701 |
FAQ
What is 1 m/s in ft/s?
1 m/s = 3.28084 ft/s. To convert any amount, multiply the number of meters per second by 3.28084.
How do I convert feet per second back to meters per second?
Go the other way: 1 ft/s = 0.3048 m/s, so multiply feet per second by 0.3048 to get meters per second.
Is a meters per second bigger than a feet per second?
Yes — 1 m/s is the larger unit, equal to 3.28084 ft/s.
Are these speed conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.