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ft/s to m/s

One ft/s is 0.3048 m/s. Bullet velocities, pipe flow speeds and fall rates appear in ft/s in US sources; the speed of sound is about 1,125 ft/s.

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Formula

m/s = ft/s × 0.3048

“fps” also abbreviates frames per second. Read the context to tell which one is meant.

Frequently asked questions

Q. How many m/s is 1 ft/s?

1 ft/s is 0.3048 m/s, and 10 ft/s is 3.048 m/s. Type any value in the box above to convert instantly.

Q. And how many ft/s is 1 m/s?

1 m/s is 3.2808 ft/s. This converter works both ways, so typing in the right box updates the left one.

Q. Where is this unit used?

“fps” also abbreviates frames per second. Read the context to tell which one is meant.

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