Kilometer per Hour to Foot per Second Converter
Convert Kilometers per Hour to Feet per Second
Quick Conversions
How to Convert Kilometers per Hour to Feet per Second
Converting kilometers per hour (km/h) to feet per second (ft/s) is a common conversion in speed and velocity measurements. One kilometer per hour is approximately equal to 0.911344 feet per second.
Formula
Feet per Second = Kilometers per Hour ÷ 1.09728
or
ft/s = km/h ÷ 1.09728
Step-by-step process
- Take the measurement in kilometers per hour
- Divide that number by 1.09728
- The result is the equivalent amount in feet per second
Examples
- 1.09728 km/h = 1 ft/s
- 10.9728 km/h = 10 ft/s
- 5.4864 km/h = 5 ft/s
When to Convert Kilometers per Hour to Feet per Second
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 Kilometers per Hour to Feet per Second Conversions
Here is a table of common km/h to ft/s conversions for quick reference:
| Kilometers per Hour (km/h) | Feet per Second (ft/s) | Kilometers per Hour (km/h) | Feet per Second (ft/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.911344 | 100 | 91.1344 |
| 10 | 9.11344 | 200 | 182.2688 |
| 50 | 45.5672 | 1.09728 | 1 |
| 100 | 91.1344 | 1,000 | 911.344 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.