m/s² to ft/s²
Convert meters per second squared to feet per second squared instantly. Change the amount or check the formula below.
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Multiply m/s² by approximately 3.280839895 to get ft/s².
Same value in other units View equivalents
| Unit | Equivalent value |
|---|---|
| Feet per second squared (ft/s²) | 16.404199 ft/s² |
How to convert m/s² to ft/s²
Multiply m/s² by approximately 3.280839895 to get ft/s².
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| Meters per second squared | Feet per second squared |
|---|---|
| 3.2808399 ft/s² | |
| 6.5616798 ft/s² | |
| 16.4041995 ft/s² | |
| 32.808399 ft/s² | |
| 82.0209974 ft/s² | |
| 164.0419948 ft/s² | |
| 328.0839895 ft/s² |
Results use the acceleration dimension. Choose compatible units only; the precision selector changes display rounding, not the underlying factor.
Verify m/s² to ft/s²
Using the stated definitions, 1 m/s² ≈ 3.280839895 ft/s² and 10 m/s² ≈ 32.80839895 ft/s². The live converter accepts your own value; the table provides additional check points.
Conversion method
Multiply m/s² by approximately 3.280839895 to get ft/s².
Acceleration is not speed
Acceleration is the rate at which speed changes over time. Meters per second squared and feet per second squared are different from speed units such as meters per second.
Use the exact international foot definition of 0.3048 meter when comparing ft/s² with m/s².
Reference: NIST conversion factors. Calculation and display rounding are separate. See how we calculate.
Methodology: fixed SI definitions and standards-based factors. For safety-critical use, verify the required industry specification. Check definitions, conventions and sources.