Formula
ft/s² to in/s² conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
Worked example
2 ft/s² = 24 in/s².
Standard gravity is exact by convention; actual gravity varies by location and altitude.
Acceleration conversion
1 foot per second squared (ft/s²) equals 12 inch per second squared (in/s²). Enter any value below to convert from ft/s² to in/s².
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1 ft/s² = 12 in/s²
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Meter per second squared m/s² | 0.3048 |
| Foot per second squared ft/s² | 1 |
| Inch per second squared in/s² | 12 |
| Standard gravity g₀ | 0.0310809502 |
| Gal Gal | 30.48 |
| Milligal mGal | 30,480 |
Formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
2 ft/s² = 24 in/s².
Standard gravity is exact by convention; actual gravity varies by location and altitude.
Quick reference
| Foot per second squared (ft/s²) | Inch per second squared (in/s²) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.12 |
| 0.1 | 1.2 |
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 5 | 60 |
| 10 | 120 |
| 25 | 300 |
| 50 | 600 |
| 100 | 1,200 |
| 1,000 | 12,000 |
From unit
One foot per second of velocity change each second.
Symbol: ft/s²
To unit
One inch per second of velocity change each second.
Symbol: in/s²
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Use the formula in/s² = ft/s² x 12. 1 foot per second squared (ft/s²) equals 12 inch per second squared (in/s²).
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.