Feet per Second to Meters per Second Converter
One Feet per Second equals 0.3048 Meters per Second (1 fps = 0.3048 mps). Multiply a Feet per Second value by 0.3048 to get the equivalent in Meters per Second. Use the calculator above for instant results, or follow the formula, worked examples, and reference table below.
Formula
mps = fps × 0.3048
Multiply the Feet per Second value by 0.3048 to get the equivalent value in Meters per Second.
Example Conversions
1 Feet per Second (fps)
0.3048 Meters per Second (mps)
5 Feet per Second (fps)
1.524 Meters per Second (mps)
10 Feet per Second (fps)
3.048 Meters per Second (mps)
25 Feet per Second (fps)
7.62 Meters per Second (mps)
100 Feet per Second (fps)
30.48 Meters per Second (mps)
Conversion Table
| Feet per Second (fps) | Meters per Second (mps) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.03048 |
| 0.5 | 0.1524 |
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 0.6096 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 25 | 7.62 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
| 250 | 76.2 |
| 500 | 152.4 |
| 1000 | 304.8 |
How to Convert Manually
Use these steps to convert Feet per Second values to Meters per Second without the calculator.
- Write down the value in Feet per Second (fps) that you want to convert.
- Multiply that value by 0.3048.
- For example, 10 Feet per Second × 0.3048 = 3.048 Meters per Second.
- Label the result as Meters per Second (mps).
Relative Size Comparison
This chart shows the visual difference in size between exactly one Feet per Second and one Meters per Second.
About Feet per Second and Meters per Second
The foot per second is exactly 0.3048 meters per second. US engineering uses it for projectile velocities, water flow, and conveyor speeds. The meter per second is the SI derived unit of speed. Physics, wind reporting in many countries, and sprint analysis use it directly, and every other speed unit converts through it. One Feet per Second equals 0.3048 Meters per Second (1 fps = 0.3048 mps). Feet per Second to Meters per Second conversion comes up most often in projectile and ballistics velocities and in water flow in US civil engineering, typically when figures need restating for physics calculations.
Precision and Rounding: Most speed factors are exact because they derive from exact length and time definitions (1 mph = 1.609344 km/h precisely); Mach is the exception, since the speed of sound varies with temperature and altitude — the figure used here is 343 m/s, the sea-level value at 20 °C. One decimal place covers driving and running; aviation and ballistics carry more.
Conversion factors per NIST Special Publication 811 and the BIPM SI Brochure (9th edition) (reference).
Worked Example
15 Feet per Second equals 4.572 Meters per Second.
15 fps × 0.3048 = 4.572 mps
FAQ
How do I convert Feet per Second to Meters per Second?
Multiply the Feet per Second value by 0.3048 to get the equivalent value in Meters per Second.
What is the formula for Feet per Second to Meters per Second?
The formula is mps = fps × 0.3048.
How many Meters per Second are in 1 Feet per Second?
1 Feet per Second equals 0.3048 Meters per Second.
Can I convert Meters per Second back to Feet per Second?
Yes. 1 Meters per Second equals 3.280839895 Feet per Second, and the related converter can reverse the calculation.
What are common names for Feet per Second and Meters per Second?
Feet per Second is shown as fps and may also be searched as ft/s, feet/second. Meters per Second is shown as mps and may also be searched as m/s, meters/second.
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