Metre per second [m/s] to Foot per second [ft/s] Converter
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How to Convert Metre per second to Foot per secondFoot per second
1 m/s = 3.2808407699039956 ft/s
1 ft/s = 0.30479991872000006 m/s
Example: convert 48 m/s to ft/s:
48 m/s = 48 x 3.2808407699039956 = 157.48035695539178 ft/s
Metre per second
Definition: Metre per second (m/s) is the SI derived unit of speed or velocity, expressing the number of metres travelled in one second. It is a fundamental unit in physics and engineering.
History/origin: The metre per second is derived from the base SI units of length (metre) and time (second). Its adoption is linked to the standardization of units during the French Revolution, leading to the establishment of the metric system.
Current use: M/s is used extensively in physics, engineering, and everyday life for measuring speeds of objects, such as vehicles, projectiles, and wind. It is also used in scientific calculations involving motion.
Foot per second
Definition: Foot per second (ft/s) is a unit of speed, expressing the number of feet travelled in one second. It is used in the imperial system of measurement and is common in engineering and physics calculations.
History/origin: Foot per second is based on the foot as a unit of length and the second as a unit of time. It is a part of the imperial system of measurement that predates the metric system.
Current use: Ft/s is used in fields such as fluid dynamics, ballistics, and sports analytics (e.g., golf ball speed). It's also used in some construction and engineering applications in countries that use the imperial system.
Metre per second to Foot per second Conversion Table
Metre per second [m/s] | Foot per second [ft/s] |
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0.01 m/s | 0.03280840769903995 ft/s |
0.1 m/s | 0.32808407699039954 ft/s |
1 m/s | 3.2808407699039956 ft/s |
10 m/s | 32.80840769903995 ft/s |
50 m/s | 164.04203849519976 ft/s |
100 m/s | 328.0840769903995 ft/s |
1000 m/s | 3280.840769903995 ft/s |
10000 m/s | 32808.40769903995 ft/s |
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