Convert Centimeter per Second Squared to Foot per Second Squared
Convert centimeters per second squared to feet per second squared by entering a value below.
How to Convert Centimeters per Second Squared to Feet per Second Squared
The centimeter per second squared and foot per second squared are both units of acceleration. 1 foot per second squared equals 30.48 centimeters per second squared. This means to convert centimeters per second squared to feet per second squared, you divide by 30.48.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 cm/s² to feet per second squared:
We need to convert centimeters per second squared to feet per second squared
Since 1 ft/s² = 30.48 cm/s², divide by 30.48
5 ÷ 30.48 = 0.1640419948
5 cm/s² = 0.1640419948 ft/s²
Centimeter per Second Squared to Foot per Second Squared Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common centimeter per second squared to foot per second squared conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Centimeters per Second Squared (cm/s²) | Feet per Second Squared (ft/s²) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm/s² | 0.032808399 ft/s² |
| 2 cm/s² | 0.0656167979 ft/s² |
| 5 cm/s² | 0.1640419948 ft/s² |
| 10 cm/s² | 0.3280839895 ft/s² |
| 15 cm/s² | 0.4921259843 ft/s² |
| 20 cm/s² | 0.656167979 ft/s² |
| 25 cm/s² | 0.8202099738 ft/s² |
| 50 cm/s² | 1.6404199475 ft/s² |
| 100 cm/s² | 3.280839895 ft/s² |
About These Units
Centimeter per Second Squared (cm/s²)
Centimeters per second squared (cm/s²) equals 0.01 m/s² and is identical to the gal (galileo). Used in gravimetry, seismology, and geophysics. Earth's gravity is approximately 981 cm/s². Commonly used for measuring small gravitational variations.
Foot per Second Squared (ft/s²)
Feet per second squared (ft/s²) is the imperial unit of acceleration. Earth's gravity equals 32.174 ft/s² (standard g). Used in US engineering, aerospace, and automotive applications. One m/s² equals approximately 3.281 ft/s².
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert centimeters per second squared to feet per second squared?
To convert centimeters per second squared to feet per second squared, divide the value by 30.48. For example, 10 cm/s² = 0.3280839895 ft/s².
How many feet per second squared are in 1 centimeter per second squared?
1 centimeter per second squared equals 0.032808399 feet per second squared.
What is the formula for centimeters per second squared to feet per second squared?
The formula is: ft/s² = cm/s² ÷ 30.48.