Formula
mph to ft/s conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
ft/s = mph x 1.466666666667
Worked example
2 mph = 2.9333333333 ft/s.
All listed factors are fixed by exact length and time definitions.
Speed conversion
Convert Mile per hour to Foot per second
1 mile per hour (mph) equals 1.466666666667 foot per second (ft/s). Enter any value below to convert from mph to ft/s.
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1 mph = 1.4666666667 ft/s
All Speed units
From 1 mph| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Meter per second m/s | 0.44704 |
| Kilometer per hour km/h | 1.609344 |
| Mile per hour mph | 1 |
| Knot kn | 0.8689762419 |
| Foot per second ft/s | 1.4666666667 |
| Centimeter per second cm/s | 44.704 |
| Speed of light c | 0.0000000015 |
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Quick reference
Mile per hour to Foot per second table
| Mile per hour (mph) | Foot per second (ft/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0146666667 |
| 0.1 | 0.1466666667 |
| 1 | 1.4666666667 |
| 2 | 2.9333333333 |
| 5 | 7.3333333333 |
| 10 | 14.6666666667 |
| 25 | 36.6666666667 |
| 50 | 73.3333333333 |
| 100 | 146.6666666667 |
| 1,000 | 1,466.6666666667 |
From unit
About the mile per hour
One international mile traveled in one hour.
Symbol: mph
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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mph to ft/s FAQ
How do you convert mile per hour to foot per second?
Use the formula ft/s = mph x 1.466666666667. 1 mile per hour (mph) equals 1.466666666667 foot per second (ft/s).
Is the mph to ft/s conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.