Speed conversion

Convert Meter per second to Foot per second

1 meter per second (m/s) equals 3.280839895013 foot per second (ft/s). Enter any value below to convert from m/s to ft/s.

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1 m/s = 3.280839895 ft/s

All Speed units

From 1 m/s
UnitValue
Meter per second m/s 1
Kilometer per hour km/h 3.6
Mile per hour mph 2.2369362921
Knot kn 1.9438444924
Foot per second ft/s 3.280839895
Centimeter per second cm/s 100
Speed of light c 0.0000000033
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Formula

m/s to ft/s conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

ft/s = m/s x 3.280839895013

Worked example

2 m/s = 6.56167979 ft/s.

All listed factors are fixed by exact length and time definitions.

Quick reference

Meter per second to Foot per second table

Meter per second (m/s)Foot per second (ft/s)
0.010.032808399
0.10.3280839895
13.280839895
26.56167979
516.4041994751
1032.8083989501
2582.0209973753
50164.0419947507
100328.0839895013
1,0003,280.8398950131

From unit

About the meter per second

The SI derived unit of speed.

Symbol: m/s

To unit

About the foot per second

One international foot traveled in one second.

Symbol: ft/s

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Definitions are checked against BIPM SI Brochure and international unit definitions. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.

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Questions

m/s to ft/s FAQ

How do you convert meter per second to foot per second?

Use the formula ft/s = m/s x 3.280839895013. 1 meter per second (m/s) equals 3.280839895013 foot per second (ft/s).

Is the m/s to ft/s conversion exact?

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