ACCELERATION CONVERSION
Foot per second squared to Meter per second squared.
Convert foot per second squared (ft/s²) to meter per second squared (m/s²), with the math explained.
1 ft/s² = 0.3048 m/s²
Standard gravity g₀ is defined as 9.80665 m/s². Local gravitational acceleration varies.
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How to convert foot per second squared to meter per second squared
Multiply your foot per second squared value by 0.3048 to get the equivalent in meter per second squared. Both units are normalized through the meter per second squared.
m/s² = ft/s² × 0.304810 ft/s² = 3.048 m/s²
Result rounded to 12 significant digits. Change the precision in the calculator to suit your task.Standard gravity g₀ is defined as 9.80665 m/s². Local gravitational acceleration varies.
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ft/s² to m/s² conversion table
| Foot per second squared (ft/s²) | Meter 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 |
| 20 ft/s² | 6.096 m/s² |
| 50 ft/s² | 15.24 m/s² |
| 100 ft/s² | 30.48 m/s² |
| 500 ft/s² | 152.4 m/s² |
| 1,000 ft/s² | 304.8 m/s² |
About the foot per second squared
The foot per second squared (ft/s²) is a unit of acceleration. One foot per second squared equals 0.3048 meter per second squared (base unit) in this calculator.
All foot per second squared conversionsAbout the meter per second squared
The meter per second squared (m/s²) is a unit of acceleration. One meter per second squared equals 1 meter per second squared (base unit) in this calculator.
All meter per second squared conversionsCommon questions
What is 1 ft/s² in m/s²?
One foot per second squared equals 0.3048 m/s². Use the formula above for other values.
Why might another calculator show a different last digit?
Calculators may round at different stages or use different unit conventions. We keep full JavaScript numeric precision during calculation and round only for display. Choose up to 15 significant digits. Check US versus UK units and the notes for this category.
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