Meters Per Second to Feet Per Second
An instant meters per second-to-feet per second converter, with the formula and a reference table below.
| Meters Per Second | Feet Per Second |
|---|---|
| 1 m/s | 3.28084 ft/s |
| 2 m/s | 6.56168 ft/s |
| 3 m/s | 9.84252 ft/s |
| 5 m/s | 16.404199 ft/s |
| 10 m/s | 32.808399 ft/s |
| 25 m/s | 82.020997 ft/s |
| 50 m/s | 164.041995 ft/s |
| 100 m/s | 328.08399 ft/s |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Meters Per Second field.
- The Feet Per Second figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Feet Per Second field converts back to Meters Per Second the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Meters Per Second to Feet Per Second formula
Converting meters per second to feet per second is a single multiplication by 3.2808399.
ft/s = m/s × 3.2808399
Why this factor: the meter per second and the foot per second are both defined against the meter per second, so dividing one definition by the other gives 3.2808399 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 3.2808399 — or use the Feet Per Second to Meters Per Second converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 30 m/s. Multiply by 3.2808399 to get 98.425197 ft/s.
30 m/s × 3.2808399 = 98.425197 ft/s
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is a meter per second?
Meters per second is the SI unit of speed, and the one physics equations expect.
Definition: Derived directly from the meter and the second.
Where it is used: Physics and engineering calculations, wind speed in meteorology, and sound and projectile velocities.
What is a foot per second?
Feet per second is a US engineering speed unit, common where distances are short.
Definition: Exactly 0.3048 meter per second, following from the exact definition of the foot.
Where it is used: Ballistics and muzzle velocities, fluid flow in pipes, and conveyor speeds in the US.
Meters Per Second vs Feet Per Second
The meter per second is an SI unit while the foot per second is an imperial unit. That is why the factor between them is not a round number: the two systems were defined independently and only later tied together by exact agreement.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet per second are in a meter per second?
One meter per second equals 3.2808399 feet per second.
What is the formula to convert meters per second to feet per second?
Multiply the number of meters per second by 3.2808399. To reverse it, divide by 3.2808399 instead.
How do I convert feet per second back to meters per second?
Divide by 3.2808399, which is the same as multiplying by 0.3048.
How many feet per second are in 10 meters per second?
10 m/s works out to 32.808399 ft/s.
How is the meter per second defined?
Derived directly from the meter and the second.