Mile per Hour to Foot per Second Converter
Convert Miles per Hour to Feet per Second
Quick Conversions
How to Convert Miles per Hour to Feet per Second
Converting miles per hour (mph) to feet per second (ft/s) is a common conversion in speed and velocity measurements. One mile per hour is approximately equal to 1.46667 feet per second.
Formula
Feet per Second = Miles per Hour × 1.46667
or
ft/s = mph × 1.46667
Step-by-step process
- Take the measurement in miles per hour
- Multiply that number by 1.46667
- The result is the equivalent amount in feet per second
Examples
- 1 mph = 1.46667 ft/s
- 10 mph = 14.6667 ft/s
- 0.5 mph = 0.733335 ft/s
When to Convert Miles 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 Miles per Hour to Feet per Second Conversions
Here is a table of common mph to ft/s conversions for quick reference:
| Miles per Hour (mph) | Feet per Second (ft/s) | Miles per Hour (mph) | Feet per Second (ft/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.46667 | 100 | 146.667 |
| 10 | 14.6667 | 200 | 293.334 |
| 50 | 73.3335 | 0.681818 | 1 |
| 100 | 146.667 | 1,000 | 1,466.67 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.