Conversion

Meters per Second to Feet per Second Converter

1 meter per second = 3.280839895 ft/s. Enter any value to convert meters per second (m/s) to feet per second (ft/s), or use the table below for common values.

Results

1 m/s =3.280839895 ft/smeters per second → feet per second
1 m/s3.280839895 ft/s
1 ft/s0.3048 m/s
Formula
ft/s = m/s × 3.280839895
1 m/s in other units
1 m/s in other units
UnitValue
kilometers per hour (km/h)3.6
miles per hour (mph)2.236936292
feet per second (ft/s)3.280839895
knots (kn)1.943844492

Formula

ft/s = m/s × 3.280839895

Example: 10 m/s = 32.80839895 ft/s. To convert the other way, use m/s = ft/s × 0.3048.

Quick mental estimate: multiply by about 3.3.

Meters per Second to Feet per Second conversion table

Meters per Second (m/s)Feet per Second (ft/s)
1 m/s3.280839895 ft/s
5 m/s16.40419948 ft/s
10 m/s32.80839895 ft/s
20 m/s65.6167979 ft/s
30 m/s98.42519685 ft/s
40 m/s131.2335958 ft/s
50 m/s164.0419948 ft/s
60 m/s196.8503937 ft/s
70 m/s229.6587927 ft/s
80 m/s262.4671916 ft/s
90 m/s295.2755906 ft/s
100 m/s328.0839895 ft/s
120 m/s393.7007874 ft/s
150 m/s492.1259843 ft/s
200 m/s656.167979 ft/s
300 m/s984.2519685 ft/s

About meters per second and feet per second

The meter per second is the SI unit of speed, used in physics, engineering and for wind speed in weather science.

The foot per second is used in US engineering, ballistics and fluid flow.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert meters per second to feet per second?

Use the formula ft/s = m/s × 3.280839895. For example, 10 m/s = 32.80839895 ft/s.

What is 1 meter per second in feet per second?

1 m/s = 3.280839895 ft/s.

How do I convert feet per second back to meters per second?

Use m/s = ft/s × 0.3048. 1 ft/s = 0.3048 m/s.