Feet per Second to Meters per Second
Snapshot
1 Foot per Second equals 0.3048 Meters per Second. Conversion Encyclopedia uses the same fixed conversion basis across the calculator, common values, and reverse page for this page.
- Reference basis: This result uses fixed vessel-speed definitions anchored to knots and the active marine route.
- Example: For 5 Foot per Second, the result equals 1.524 Meters per Second.
- 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.
Converter Calculator
0.3048 Meters per Second (m/s)
SwitchExplanation
Formula: Meters per Second = Foot per Second × 0.3048. Why: marine speed units are normalized through knots, so the route follows one deterministic vessel-speed basis before applying the target unit.
Feet per Second (ft/s): an imperial speed unit used in engineering and flow-style velocity references.
Meters per Second (m/s): an SI speed unit used in engineering, fluid, and motion calculations.
This route is useful when restating vessel speed between knots and engineering or land-speed units for navigation, instrumentation, and performance reporting.
This conversion is purely multiplicative because both units reduce through one fixed marine reference basis for the active family, with no offset.
Common Conversion Values
| Foot per Second (ft/s) | Meters per Second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 15 | 4.572 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 30 | 9.144 |
| 40 | 12.192 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many meters per second are in 1 foot per second?
This route uses a fixed factor, so 1 foot per second equals 0.3048 meters per second.
What is the reverse conversion for Feet per Second to Meters per Second?
Use the Meters per Second to Feet per Second page to reverse the same vessel-speed relationship for knots, current, and performance checks.
Can I use decimal feet per second values?
Yes. Decimal feet per second values are supported for vessel speed, current, and instrumentation checks.