Feet per second to meters per second
meters per second = feet per second × 0.3048
Reverse: meters per second to feet per second
How to convert feet per second to meters per second
One foot per second is 0.3048 meters per second, so multiply the number of feet per second by 0.3048. For example, 20 feet per second is 20 × 0.3048 = 6.096 meters per second. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 3.28084.
Quick estimate
Multiplying by about 0.3 gets within 1.6% of the exact answer, which is enough to check that a result makes sense.
Where it comes up
Speed conversions come up when driving abroad, in running and cycling paces, weather and wind reports, and sailing and flying.
| feet per second | meters per second |
|---|---|
| 1 fps | 0.3048 mps |
| 2 fps | 0.6096 mps |
| 3 fps | 0.9144 mps |
| 4 fps | 1.2192 mps |
| 5 fps | 1.524 mps |
| 6 fps | 1.8288 mps |
| 7 fps | 2.1336 mps |
| 8 fps | 2.4384 mps |
| 9 fps | 2.7432 mps |
| 10 fps | 3.048 mps |
| 11 fps | 3.3528 mps |
| 12 fps | 3.6576 mps |
| 13 fps | 3.9624 mps |
| 14 fps | 4.2672 mps |
| 15 fps | 4.572 mps |
| 16 fps | 4.8768 mps |
| 17 fps | 5.1816 mps |
| 18 fps | 5.4864 mps |
| 19 fps | 5.7912 mps |
| 20 fps | 6.096 mps |
| 25 fps | 7.62 mps |
| 30 fps | 9.144 mps |
| 40 fps | 12.192 mps |
| 50 fps | 15.24 mps |
| 60 fps | 18.288 mps |
| 70 fps | 21.336 mps |
| 75 fps | 22.86 mps |
| 80 fps | 24.384 mps |
| 90 fps | 27.432 mps |
| 100 fps | 30.48 mps |
| 120 fps | 36.576 mps |
| 150 fps | 45.72 mps |
| 200 fps | 60.96 mps |
| 250 fps | 76.2 mps |
| 300 fps | 91.44 mps |
| 400 fps | 121.92 mps |
| 500 fps | 152.4 mps |
| 750 fps | 228.6 mps |
| 1,000 fps | 304.8 mps |
| 1,500 fps | 457.2 mps |
| 2,000 fps | 609.6 mps |
| 5,000 fps | 1,524 mps |
| 10,000 fps | 3,048 mps |
Questions
How many meters per second are in a foot per second?
0.3048 meters per second.
How do I convert feet per second to meters per second in a spreadsheet?
Put the value in A1 and type =A1*0.3048, then fill the formula down the column.
Are the values in the table exact?
They are calculated from the exact definitions of the units and rounded only for display. Open any row for the full working.