Foot per Second

ft/s

Scientific Unit

The foot per second is primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts in the United States. It's less common than mph for everyday use but appears in technical specifications.

Quick Converter

1 ft/s = km/h

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Foot per Second (ft/s)

The foot per second is primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts in the United States. It’s less common than mph for everyday use but appears in technical specifications.

Characteristics

  • Imperial system unit
  • 1 ft/s = 0.3048 m/s
  • 1 ft/s = 0.681818 mph
  • Used in: aerodynamics, engineering calculations, physics

Conversions

  • 1 ft/s = 0.3048 m/s
  • 1 ft/s = 1.09728 km/h
  • 1 ft/s = 0.681818 mph
  • 1 ft/s = 0.592484 knots
  • 3.28084 ft/s = 1 m/s

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Used In Regions

US Engineering Physics
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