Feet per Second Squared to Meters per Second Squared
Snapshot
1 Foot per Second Squared equals 0.3048 Meters per Second Squared. Conversion Encyclopedia uses the same fixed conversion basis across the calculator, common values, and reverse page for this page.
- Reference basis: This conversion uses fixed meters-per-second-squared-based acceleration definitions.
- Example: For 0.01 Feet per Second Squared, the result equals 0.003048 Meters per Second Squared.
- Use the reverse page if you need the opposite direction with the same basis.
Use the interactive calculator below for custom values and the common-value table for quick checks.
Interactive conversion
Converter Calculator
0.3048 Meters per Second Squared (m/s²)
SwitchMachine access
Available to apps and AI agents
Feet per Second Squared to Meters per Second Squared can be requested through Conversion Encyclopedia's structured interfaces by software and compatible AI agents. The identifiers below select the same calculation as the calculator.
Machine-readable identifiers
- Conversion family
acceleration- Source unit
feet_per_second_squared- Target unit
meters_per_second_squared
The JSON API and OpenAPI specification use the identifiers to reach the conversion engine. WebMCP lets compatible AI agents request the same calculation.
Example API request and response
POST /api/v1/convertRequest
{
"family": "acceleration",
"value": 1,
"from": "feet_per_second_squared",
"to": "meters_per_second_squared"
}Essential response
{
"ok": true,
"conversion": {
"family": "acceleration",
"value": 1,
"from": "feet_per_second_squared",
"to": "meters_per_second_squared",
"result": {
"raw": 0.3048,
"display": "0.3048"
},
"canonicalPath": "/acceleration/feet-per-second-squared-to-meters-per-second-squared/"
}
}Explanation
Formula: Meters per Second Squared = Feet per Second Squared × 0.3048. Why: this is a cross-system acceleration conversion. The calculator normalizes the value through meters per second squared, then applies the exact target-unit constant for consistent engineering and physics use.
Feet per second squared (ft/s²): an imperial acceleration unit used in mechanical, transportation, and legacy engineering contexts.
Meters per second squared (m/s²): the SI derived unit of acceleration, expressing change in velocity per second.
This route is useful when translating acceleration values across SI, imperial, gravity-based, and CGS conventions so calculations, test data, and engineering references stay comparable.
This conversion is purely multiplicative because both units reduce through meters per second squared using fixed acceleration definitions with no offset.
Common Conversion Values
| Feet per Second Squared (ft/s²) | Meters per Second Squared (m/s²) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.003048 |
| 0.1 | 0.03048 |
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 9.80665 | 2.989067 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 32.174 | 9.806635 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
Questions & answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot per second squared in meters per second squared?
1 Foot per Second Squared equals 0.3048 Meters per Second Squared on this page.
Does this Feet per Second Squared to Meters per Second Squared page use the exact foot-to-meter relationship?
Yes. Feet-per-second-squared routes use the fixed foot-to-meter relationship together with meters-per-second-squared normalization, so the direct answer, calculator, and table stay aligned.
When would I convert feet per second squared to meters per second squared?
This route is useful when translating acceleration values across SI, imperial, gravity-based, and CGS conventions so calculations, test data, and engineering references stay comparable.
How do I reverse Feet per Second Squared to Meters per Second Squared?
Use the mirror Meters per Second Squared to Feet per Second Squared route; it applies the inverse relationship with the same acceleration assumptions.