Foot per second [ft/s] to Metre per second [m/s] Converter
Quick Reference
1 Foot per second (ft/s) = 0.3047999187 Metre per second (m/s)
1 Metre per second (m/s) = 3.28084077 Foot per second (ft/s)
How to Convert Foot per second to Metre per second
1 ft/s = 0.30479991872000006 m/s
1 m/s = 3.2808407699039956 ft/s
To convert Foot per second to Metre per second, divide the value by 3.28084077 (equivalently, multiply by 0.3047999187). To convert Metre per second back to Foot per second, multiply by 3.28084077.
Example: convert 10 ft/s to m/s:
10 ft/s = 10 x 0.30479991872000006 = 3.0479991872000007 m/s
Foot per second
Definition: Foot per second (ft/s) is a unit of speed, expressing the number of feet travelled in one second. It is used in the imperial system of measurement and is common in engineering and physics calculations.
History/origin: Foot per second is based on the foot as a unit of length and the second as a unit of time. It is a part of the imperial system of measurement that predates the metric system.
Current use: Ft/s is used in fields such as fluid dynamics, ballistics, and sports analytics (e.g., golf ball speed). It's also used in some construction and engineering applications in countries that use the imperial system.
Metre per second
Definition: Metre per second (m/s) is the SI derived unit of speed or velocity, expressing the number of metres travelled in one second. It is a fundamental unit in physics and engineering.
History/origin: The metre per second is derived from the base SI units of length (metre) and time (second). Its adoption is linked to the standardization of units during the French Revolution, leading to the establishment of the metric system.
Current use: M/s is used extensively in physics, engineering, and everyday life for measuring speeds of objects, such as vehicles, projectiles, and wind. It is also used in scientific calculations involving motion.
Foot per second to Metre per second Conversion Table
| Foot per second [ft/s] | Metre per second [m/s] |
|---|---|
| 1 ft/s | 0.30479991872000006 m/s |
| 2 ft/s | 0.6095998374400001 m/s |
| 5 ft/s | 1.5239995936000001 m/s |
| 10 ft/s | 3.0479991872000003 m/s |
| 20 ft/s | 6.095998374400001 m/s |
| 50 ft/s | 15.239995936000001 m/s |
| 100 ft/s | 30.479991872000003 m/s |
| 200 ft/s | 60.959983744000006 m/s |
| 500 ft/s | 152.39995936 m/s |
| 1000 ft/s | 304.79991872 m/s |
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