Acceleration conversion

Convert Foot per second squared to Inch per second squared

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

All Acceleration units

From 1 ft/s²
UnitValue
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
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Formula

ft/s² to in/s² conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

in/s² = ft/s² x 12

Worked example

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 to Inch per second squared table

Foot per second squared (ft/s²)Inch per second squared (in/s²)
0.010.12
0.11.2
112
224
560
10120
25300
50600
1001,200
1,00012,000

From unit

About the foot per second squared

One foot per second of velocity change each second.

Symbol: ft/s²

To unit

About the inch per second squared

One inch per second of velocity change each second.

Symbol: in/s²

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Definitions are checked against NIST SP 811: Acceleration units. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.

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Questions

ft/s² to in/s² FAQ

How do you convert foot per second squared to inch per second squared?

Use the formula in/s² = ft/s² x 12. 1 foot per second squared (ft/s²) equals 12 inch per second squared (in/s²).

Is the ft/s² to in/s² conversion exact?

Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.