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

Multiply by 3.28084 (more precisely 1 ÷ 0.3048 = 3.280839895...). This comes from the international definition: 1 foot = 0.3048 meters exactly.

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

1 m/s equals approximately 3.2808 ft/s.

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

Multiply the ft/s value by 0.3048. For example, 10 ft/s × 0.3048 = 3.048 m/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.

Why is the conversion factor not a round number?

Meters and feet are defined independently. The foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, giving a factor of 1 ÷ 0.3048 ≈ 3.28084 when converting m/s to ft/s.

Meters per Second to Feet per Second Converter

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

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

Speed Converter

Meters per Second (m/s)

Feet per Second (ft/s)

Reverse: ft/s → m/s

Feet per Second (ft/s)

Meters per Second (m/s)

Common Reference Speeds

Description	m/s	ft/s

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

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Summary

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

How it works

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

Use cases

Convert wind speed from SI meteorological data (m/s) to ft/s for US engineering specs.
Translate athlete sprint or projectile speeds between metric and US customary units.
Cross-check physics or engineering calculations that mix SI and imperial units.
Convert vehicle or aircraft speeds for international technical reports.
Verify sensor or GPS data recorded in m/s against ft/s-based systems.

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