Speed Converter
Meters/second (m/s)
Definition: Meters per second (symbol: m/s) is the SI derived unit of both speed and velocity. It is defined as the distance in meters traveled divided by the time in seconds.
History/origin: As the metric system was formalized, the meter and the second became the core units for distance and time, making m/s the logical scientific standard for speed.
Current use: This is the primary unit for speed in physics, engineering, and almost all scientific research worldwide.
Feet/second (ft/s)
Definition: Feet per second (symbol: ft/s or fps) is a unit of speed expressing the distance in feet traveled in one second.
History/origin: Used traditionally in English-speaking countries for mechanical and civil engineering before metrication became widespread.
Current use: It is commonly used in aerospace, ballistics, and specific fields of engineering in the US to measure fast-moving objects over short distances.
Meters/second (m/s) to Feet/second (ft/s) Conversion Table
| Meters/second (m/s) [mps] | Feet/second (ft/s) [fps] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mps | 0.0328084 fps |
| 0.1 mps | 0.32808399 fps |
| 1 mps | 3.2808399 fps |
| 2 mps | 6.56167979 fps |
| 3 mps | 9.84251969 fps |
| 5 mps | 16.40419948 fps |
| 10 mps | 32.80839895 fps |
| 20 mps | 65.6167979 fps |
| 50 mps | 164.04199475 fps |
| 100 mps | 328.0839895 fps |
| 1000 mps | 3280.83989501 fps |
How to Convert Meters/second (m/s) to Feet/second (ft/s)
1 mps = 3.2808399 fps
1 fps = 0.3048 mps
Example: convert 15 mps to fps:
15 mps = 15 × 3.2808399 fps = 49.21259843 fps
Did You Know?
- Did you know? The speed of light is exactly 299,792,458 meters per second! At this speed, you could circle the Earth 7.5 times in just one second.
- Feet per second is often used in the ballistics industry to measure the muzzle velocity of a bullet or the speed of an arrow shot from a bow.