Unit Converter

Convert mps to ftps

Please provide the value you want to convert [mps] Meter per Second to [ftps] Foot per Second, or vice versa.

Conversion Result

1 mps is equal to 3.28084 ftps.

Meter per Second

Definition: A metric unit of speed, representing the distance in meters traveled in one second.

Origin/History: The meter per second was introduced as part of the metric system during the French Revolution.

Usage: The meter per second is widely used in science and engineering for measuring speed.

Foot per Second

Definition: A unit of speed in the imperial system, representing the distance in feet traveled in one second.

Origin/History: The foot per second has been used in the UK and US for measuring speed since the 19th century.

Usage: The foot per second is still used in the United States for measuring speed, particularly in scientific contexts.

How to Convert Meter per Second to Foot per Second

Example: Convert 15 Meter per Second to Foot per Second
To convert Meter per Second to Foot per Second, you can use the following formula: m/s * 3.28084 = ft/s