Foot per Second to Kilometer per Hour Converter
Convert Feet per Second to Kilometers per Hour
Quick Conversions
How to Convert Feet per Second to Kilometers per Hour
Converting feet per second (ft/s) to kilometers per hour (km/h) is a common conversion in speed and velocity measurements. One foot per second is approximately equal to 1.09728 kilometers per hour.
Formula
Kilometers per Hour = Feet per Second × 1.09728
or
km/h = ft/s × 1.09728
Step-by-step process
- Take the measurement in feet per second
- Multiply that number by 1.09728
- The result is the equivalent amount in kilometers per hour
Examples
- 1 ft/s = 1.09728 km/h
- 10 ft/s = 10.9728 km/h
- 0.5 ft/s = 0.54864 km/h
When to Convert Feet per Second to Kilometers per Hour
This conversion is useful in various fields, including sports science, fluid dynamics, and aviation, where speed might be expressed in either metric or imperial units.
Common Feet per Second to Kilometers per Hour Conversions
Here is a table of common ft/s to km/h conversions for quick reference:
| Feet per Second (ft/s) | Kilometers per Hour (km/h) | Feet per Second (ft/s) | Kilometers per Hour (km/h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.09728 | 100 | 109.728 |
| 10 | 10.9728 | 200 | 219.456 |
| 50 | 54.864 | 0.911344 | 1 |
| 100 | 109.728 | 1,000 | 1,097.28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foot per Second (ft/s)?
Foot per second (ft/s) is a unit of speed and velocity in the imperial and US customary systems, representing the distance in feet traveled per second.
What is Kilometer per Hour (km/h)?
Kilometer per hour (km/h) is a unit of speed, representing the distance in kilometers traveled per hour. It is commonly used for speed limits and vehicle speeds in many countries.