Convert Foot per second to Meter per second

One ft/s equals 0.3048 m/s. This converter allows you to easily convert between Foot per second and Meter per second in real time.

Formula

ft/s × 0.3048 = m/s

Example: 1 ft/s = 0.3048 m/s

What is Foot per second?

The foot per second is a unit of speed equal to 0.3048 meters per second. It is used primarily in the United States in engineering and ballistics. Muzzle velocities of firearms are traditionally expressed in ft/s, with typical rifle rounds ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 ft/s. It is also used in HVAC engineering for duct air velocity and in various American industrial standards. One ft/s is exactly 0.3048 m/s.

What is Meter per second?

The meter per second is the SI base unit of speed, representing a distance of one meter traveled in one second. It is the standard unit used in physics textbooks and scientific papers worldwide. In everyday life, wind speed is commonly reported in meters per second, and severe weather warnings use this unit to define storm intensity. The speed of sound in air is approximately 340 m/s, and the speed of light is about 300 million m/s.