Foot per Second Conversion

A Foot per second (fps or ft/s) is a unit of speed or velocity used to measure how fast something is moving. It indicates the distance of one foot traveled in one second.

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   Foot per Second (fps) =    Mile per Hour (mph)

What is Foot per Second ?

A Foot per second (ft/s) is a unit of speed or velocity used to measure how fast something is moving. It indicates the distance of one foot traveled in one second.

To understand foot per second:
- 1 ft/s means covering a distance of 1 foot in one second.
- It is commonly used in engineering, physics, and fluid dynamics to describe the speed of objects or fluids.

In practical terms:
- Imagine an object falling due to gravity at a speed of 32 ft/s². This means it accelerates downward by 32 feet every second.
- For fluid flow, a water jet may exit a nozzle at 10 ft/s, meaning it travels 10 feet in one second.

Foot per second is used in contexts where smaller distances and shorter time intervals are relevant, such as in sports, engineering calculations, and scientific experiments. It provides a precise measure of speed that is particularly useful for describing motion in these fields.

Understanding ft/s is important for engineers, physicists, and anyone working with mechanics or fluid dynamics. It allows for accurate calculations and descriptions of movement, ensuring efficiency and safety in various applications where speed and motion play crucial roles.


List of Speed conversion units
Mile per Hour Kilometer per Hour Foot per Second Meter per Second Knot Mach