Feet Per Second to Meters Per Second Converter

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1 ft/s = 0.3048 m/s(Feet per secondMetres per second)

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Converting feet per second to meters per second

To convert feet per second to meters per second, multiply the value by 0.3048. Speed conversions appear in wind loading, air velocity in ducts and transport analysis, where codes mix metric and imperial units.

Feet Per Second (ft/s)

Feet per second (ft/s) is the imperial speed unit used in engineering.

Origin
Derived from the international foot of 0.3048 m.
Where it is used
Used for air and water velocity in US mechanical and plumbing design.
Relation to SI
1 ft/s = 0.3048 m/s exactly.

Meters Per Second (m/s)

Meters per second (m/s) is the SI derived unit of speed.

Origin
Defined directly from the SI meter and second.
Where it is used
Used for wind speed in structural codes, air velocity in ducts and lift travel speed.
Relation to SI
The SI reference unit for speed in this converter.

Frequently asked questions

How many meters per second are in one foot per second?

1 ft/s equals 0.3048 m/s.

How do I convert feet per second to meters per second?

Multiply the value by 0.3048. For example, 10 ft/s equals 3.048 m/s.

How do I convert back from meters per second to feet per second?

1 m/s equals 3.2808399 ft/s. The converter above works in both directions, so you can type into either field.

Which speed unit do wind load codes use?

Eurocode and most metric standards state basic wind speed in meters per second, while US standards such as ASCE 7 use miles per hour. Check the averaging period as well as the unit.

What is a knot?

One knot is one nautical mile per hour, about 0.514 m/s. It is standard in marine works, aviation and meteorological data.

Is this speed converter free to use?

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