Formula
ft/s to cm/s conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
cm/s = ft/s x 30.48
Worked example
2 ft/s = 60.96 cm/s.
All listed factors are fixed by exact length and time definitions.
Speed conversion
Convert Foot per second to Centimeter per second
1 foot per second (ft/s) equals 30.48 centimeter per second (cm/s). Enter any value below to convert from ft/s to cm/s.
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1 ft/s = 30.48 cm/s
All Speed units
From 1 ft/s| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Meter per second m/s | 0.3048 |
| Kilometer per hour km/h | 1.09728 |
| Mile per hour mph | 0.6818181818 |
| Knot kn | 0.5924838013 |
| Foot per second ft/s | 1 |
| Centimeter per second cm/s | 30.48 |
| Speed of light c | 0.000000001 |
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Foot per second to Centimeter per second table
| Foot per second (ft/s) | Centimeter per second (cm/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.3048 |
| 0.1 | 3.048 |
| 1 | 30.48 |
| 2 | 60.96 |
| 5 | 152.4 |
| 10 | 304.8 |
| 25 | 762 |
| 50 | 1,524 |
| 100 | 3,048 |
| 1,000 | 30,480 |
From unit
About the foot per second
One international foot traveled in one second.
Symbol: ft/s
To unit
About the centimeter per second
One centimeter traveled in one second.
Symbol: cm/s
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ft/s to cm/s FAQ
How do you convert foot per second to centimeter per second?
Use the formula cm/s = ft/s x 30.48. 1 foot per second (ft/s) equals 30.48 centimeter per second (cm/s).
Is the ft/s to cm/s conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.