Sumwise

Meters per second to feet per second

feet per second = meters per second × 3.28084

Reverse: feet per second to meters per second

How to convert meters per second to feet per second

One meter per second is 3.28084 feet per second, so multiply the number of meters per second by 3.28084. For example, 20 meters per second is 20 × 3.28084 = 65.616798 feet per second. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 0.3048.

Quick estimate

Multiplying by about 3.3 gets within 0.6% 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.

meters per secondfeet per second
1 mps3.28084 fps
2 mps6.56168 fps
3 mps9.84252 fps
4 mps13.12336 fps
5 mps16.404199 fps
6 mps19.685039 fps
7 mps22.965879 fps
8 mps26.246719 fps
9 mps29.527559 fps
10 mps32.808399 fps
11 mps36.089239 fps
12 mps39.370079 fps
13 mps42.650919 fps
14 mps45.931759 fps
15 mps49.212598 fps
16 mps52.493438 fps
17 mps55.774278 fps
18 mps59.055118 fps
19 mps62.335958 fps
20 mps65.616798 fps
25 mps82.020997 fps
30 mps98.425197 fps
40 mps131.233596 fps
50 mps164.041995 fps
60 mps196.850394 fps
70 mps229.658793 fps
75 mps246.062992 fps
80 mps262.467192 fps
90 mps295.275591 fps
100 mps328.08399 fps
120 mps393.700787 fps
150 mps492.125984 fps
200 mps656.167979 fps
250 mps820.209974 fps
300 mps984.251969 fps
400 mps1,312.34 fps
500 mps1,640.42 fps
750 mps2,460.63 fps
1,000 mps3,280.84 fps
1,500 mps4,921.26 fps
2,000 mps6,561.68 fps
5,000 mps16,404.2 fps
10,000 mps32,808.4 fps

Questions

How many feet per second are in a meter per second?

3.28084 feet per second.

How do I convert meters per second to feet per second in a spreadsheet?

Put the value in A1 and type =A1*3.28084, 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.