What is the exact conversion factor from ft/s to m/s?

Multiply by 0.3048 exactly. This comes from the international definition: 1 foot = 0.3048 meters, so 1 ft/s = 0.3048 m/s.

How fast is 1 ft/s in m/s?

1 ft/s equals exactly 0.3048 m/s.

How do I convert m/s back to ft/s?

Divide the m/s value by 0.3048 (or multiply by approximately 3.28084). For example, 10 m/s ÷ 0.3048 ≈ 32.8084 ft/s. Use the reverse field in this tool for instant results.

Is ft/s the same as fps?

Yes. "fps" and "ft/s" are both abbreviations for feet per second. Note that "fps" can also mean frames per second in video contexts, so ft/s is less ambiguous in technical writing.

Why is 0.3048 the conversion factor?

The foot has been defined as exactly 0.3048 meters since 1959 under the international yard and pound agreement. This makes the ft/s-to-m/s conversion exact, with no rounding involved.

Feet per Second to Meters per Second Converter

Name: Feet per Second to Meters per Second Converter
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Author: Nham Vu

Enter a speed in feet per second and instantly get the equivalent in meters per second.

Speed Converter

Feet per Second (ft/s)

Meters per Second (m/s)

Reverse: m/s → ft/s

Meters per Second (m/s)

Feet per Second (ft/s)

Common Reference Speeds

Description	ft/s	m/s

Conversion formula: m/s = ft/s × 0.3048
Reverse: ft/s = m/s ÷ 0.3048

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Summary

Enter a speed in feet per second and instantly get the equivalent in meters per second.

How it works

Enter a speed value in the ft/s field.
The tool multiplies the input by 0.3048 (the exact number of meters in one foot).
The m/s result appears instantly below the input.
Use the reverse field to convert m/s back to ft/s.
Check the reference table for common speed benchmarks in both units.

Use cases

Convert US engineering or construction data recorded in ft/s to SI units.
Translate athlete sprint speeds or projectile velocities for metric analysis.
Cross-check physics calculations that mix imperial and SI units.
Convert vehicle or wind speeds for international technical reports.
Verify sensor or radar data expressed in ft/s against m/s-based systems.

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Last updated: 2026-07-23 · Reviewed by Nham Vu