Metre per second [m/s] to Foot per second [ft/s] Converter
Quick Reference
1 Metre per second (m/s) = 3.28084077 Foot per second (ft/s)
1 Foot per second (ft/s) = 0.3047999187 Metre per second (m/s)
How to Convert Metre per second to Foot per second
1 m/s = 3.2808407699039956 ft/s
1 ft/s = 0.30479991872000006 m/s
To convert Metre per second to Foot per second, multiply the value by 3.28084077. To convert Foot per second back to Metre per second, divide by 3.28084077.
Example: convert 10 m/s to ft/s:
10 m/s = 10 x 3.2808407699039956 = 32.808407699039954 ft/s
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
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 to Foot per second Conversion Table
| Metre per second [m/s] | Foot per second [ft/s] |
|---|---|
| 1 m/s | 3.2808407699039956 ft/s |
| 2 m/s | 6.561681539807991 ft/s |
| 5 m/s | 16.404203849519973 ft/s |
| 10 m/s | 32.80840769903995 ft/s |
| 20 m/s | 65.6168153980799 ft/s |
| 50 m/s | 164.04203849519976 ft/s |
| 100 m/s | 328.0840769903995 ft/s |
| 200 m/s | 656.168153980799 ft/s |
| 500 m/s | 1640.4203849519974 ft/s |
| 1000 m/s | 3280.840769903995 ft/s |
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