Foot per Second to Mile per Hour Converter
Convert Feet per Second to Miles per Hour
Quick Conversions
How to Convert Feet per Second to Miles per Hour
Converting feet per second (ft/s) to miles per hour (mph) is a common conversion in speed and velocity measurements. One mile per hour is approximately equal to 1.46667 feet per second.
Formula
Miles per Hour = Feet per Second ÷ 1.46667
or
mph = ft/s ÷ 1.46667
Step-by-step process
- Take the measurement in feet per second
- Divide that number by 1.46667
- The result is the equivalent amount in miles per hour
Examples
- 1.46667 ft/s = 1 mph
- 14.6667 ft/s = 10 mph
- 7.33335 ft/s = 5 mph
When to Convert Feet per Second to Miles 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 Miles per Hour Conversions
Here is a table of common ft/s to mph conversions for quick reference:
| Feet per Second (ft/s) | Miles per Hour (mph) | Feet per Second (ft/s) | Miles per Hour (mph) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.681818 | 100 | 68.1818 |
| 10 | 6.81818 | 200 | 136.3636 |
| 50 | 34.0909 | 1.46667 | 1 |
| 100 | 68.1818 | 1,000 | 681.818 |
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 Mile per Hour (mph)?
Mile per hour (mph) is a unit of speed commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom, representing the distance in miles traveled per hour.