Foot/Second² to Meter/Second² Converter
Convert Feet/Second² to Meters/Second²
Quick Conversions
How to Convert Feet/Second² to Meters/Second²
Converting feet per second squared (ft/s²) to meters per second squared (m/s²) is simple. You just need to multiply the value in ft/s² by 0.3048. For more information about feet per second squared as a unit of measurement, visit our feet per second squared page.
Formula
Meters/Second² = Feet/Second² × 0.3048
or
m/s² = ft/s² × 0.3048
Step-by-step process
- Take the measurement in feet per second squared.
- Multiply it by 0.3048.
- The result is the equivalent acceleration in meters per second squared.
Examples
- 1 ft/s² = 1 × 0.3048 = 0.3048 m/s²
- 10 ft/s² = 10 × 0.3048 = 3.048 m/s²
- 25 ft/s² = 25 × 0.3048 = 7.62 m/s²
- 50 ft/s² = 50 × 0.3048 = 15.24 m/s²
When to Convert Feet/Second² to Meters/Second²
This conversion is particularly useful when working with international teams or in scientific fields where the metric system is the standard.
Physics and Engineering
In countries that use the metric system, m/s² is a standard unit for acceleration in many physics and engineering applications.
Aviation
The aviation industry outside of the United States often uses metric units, making this conversion relevant for performance calculations.
Automotive
Most of the world uses the metric system for automotive performance metrics.
Education
Students studying physics may need to convert between imperial and metric units for problem-solving.
Common Feet/Second² to Meters/Second² Conversions
Here is a table of common conversions for quick reference:
| Feet/Second² (ft/s²) | Meters/Second² (m/s²) | Feet/Second² (ft/s²) | Meters/Second² (m/s²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 | 30 | 9.144 |
| 2 | 0.6096 | 40 | 12.192 |
| 3 | 0.9144 | 50 | 15.24 |
| 4 | 1.2192 | 60 | 18.288 |
| 5 | 1.524 | 70 | 21.336 |
| 6 | 1.8288 | 80 | 24.384 |
| 7 | 2.1336 | 90 | 27.432 |
| 8 | 2.4384 | 100 | 30.48 |
| 9 | 2.7432 | 250 | 76.2 |
| 10 | 3.048 | 500 | 152.4 |
| 15 | 4.572 | 750 | 228.6 |
| 20 | 6.096 | 1000 | 304.8 |
| 25 | 7.62 | 2500 | 762 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact conversion factor?
The exact conversion factor is based on the definition of a meter and a foot. 1 foot is exactly 0.3048 meters. Therefore, 1 ft/s² is exactly 0.3048 m/s².
How do I convert m/s² to ft/s²?
To convert from meters per second squared to feet per second squared, you divide the value by 0.3048, or multiply by approximately 3.28084. For example, 10 m/s² is equal to 10 / 0.3048 = 32.8084 ft/s².