Convert ft/s² to m/s²
Type the number of feet per second squared that you wish to convert to meters per second squared.
How to Convert Feet per Second Squared to Meters per Second Squared
The foot per second squared and meter per second squared are both units of acceleration. 1 meter per second squared equals 3.280839895 feet per second squared. This means to convert feet per second squared to meters per second squared, you divide by 3.280839895.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ft/s² to meters per second squared:
We need to convert feet per second squared to meters per second squared
Since 1 m/s² = 3.280839895 ft/s², divide by 3.280839895
5 ÷ 3.280839895 = 1.524
5 ft/s² = 1.524 m/s²
Foot per Second Squared to Meter per Second Squared Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common foot per second squared to meter per second squared conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Feet per Second Squared (ft/s²) | Meters per Second Squared (m/s²) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft/s² | 0.3048 m/s² |
| 2 ft/s² | 0.6096 m/s² |
| 5 ft/s² | 1.524 m/s² |
| 10 ft/s² | 3.048 m/s² |
| 15 ft/s² | 4.572 m/s² |
| 20 ft/s² | 6.096 m/s² |
| 25 ft/s² | 7.62 m/s² |
| 50 ft/s² | 15.24 m/s² |
| 100 ft/s² | 30.48 m/s² |
About These Units
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.
Meter per Second Squared (m/s²)
Meters per second squared (m/s²) is the SI unit of acceleration, measuring velocity change per second. Earth's gravity causes 9.81 m/s² acceleration. A car accelerating 0-100 km/h in 10 seconds averages 2.78 m/s². Used in physics, engineering, and motion analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert feet per second squared to meters per second squared?
To convert feet per second squared to meters per second squared, divide the value by 3.280839895. For example, 10 ft/s² = 3.048 m/s².
How many meters per second squared are in 1 foot per second squared?
1 foot per second squared equals 0.3048 meters per second squared.
What is the formula for feet per second squared to meters per second squared?
The formula is: m/s² = ft/s² ÷ 3.280839895.