Metres per second to Feet per second conversion

How to convert metres per second to feet per second?

Certainly! Let's break down the conversion from metres per second (m/s) to feet per second (ft/s).

1 metre is approximately equal to 3.28084 feet.

To convert 1 metre per second to feet per second:

• Simply multiply 1 m/s by the conversion factor 3.28084 feet per metre.

So, $1\, \text{m/s} \times 3.28084\, \text{ft/m} = 3.28084\, \text{ft/s}$.

Now, let's consider different examples with various quantities of metres per second:

1. Walking Speed:

   • Average walking speed: around 1.4 m/s.
   • Conversion: $1.4\, \text{m/s} \times 3.28084\, \text{ft/m} = 4.59318\, \text{ft/s}$.

2. Running Speed:

   • A sprinter's speed: around 10 m/s.
   • Conversion: $10\, \text{m/s} \times 3.28084\, \text{ft/m} = 32.8084\, \text{ft/s}$.

3. Driving Speed:

   • Speed limit in a residential area: approximately 13.89 m/s (equivalent to 50 km/h).
   • Conversion: $13.89\, \text{m/s} \times 3.28084\, \text{ft/m} = 45.55852\, \text{ft/s}$.

4. Cycling Speed:

   • Professional cycling speed: around 12 m/s.
   • Conversion: $12\, \text{m/s} \times 3.28084\, \text{ft/m} = 39.37008\, \text{ft/s}$.

5. Aircraft Takeoff Speed:

   • A typical commercial jet's takeoff speed: about 75 m/s.
   • Conversion: $75\, \text{m/s} \times 3.28084\, \text{ft/m} = 246.063\, \text{ft/s}$.

These conversions illustrate how to translate different speeds from metres per second into feet per second, which can be helpful in various real-world scenarios.