Convert Feet Per Second to Meters Per Second
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Converting Feet Per Second to Meters Per Second
Converting feet per second to meters per second is essential in engineering, physics, and fluid dynamics, particularly when translating between imperial and metric systems in technical and scientific contexts.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between feet per second and meters per second is: 1 ft/s = 0.3048 m/s. To convert a speed in feet per second to meters per second, multiply the ft/s value by 0.3048.
Common Conversion Values
| Feet Per Second | Meters Per Second |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 30 | 9.144 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
Unit Definitions
Feet Per Second
Feet per second (symbol: ft/s or fps) is a unit of speed in the imperial and US customary systems, representing the number of feet traveled in one second. It is commonly used in engineering, ballistics, and fluid dynamics in the United States.
Meters Per Second
Meters per second (symbol: m/s) is the SI unit of speed and velocity, representing the number of meters traveled in one second. It is commonly used in physics, engineering, and scientific contexts.
Historical Context
The foot has ancient origins, while the meter was defined during the French Revolution. The need to convert between these units became increasingly important with the internationalization of science and engineering.