Convert centimeter/second to foot/second

Please provide values below to convert centimeter/second [cm/s] to foot/second [ft/s], or Convert foot/second to centimeter/second.

1 cm/s = 0.0328083989501 ft/s. To convert centimeter/second to foot/second, multiply the value by 0.0328083989501; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft/s = 30.48 cm/s). Both units measure speed and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.

Quick Reference

  • 1 cm/s = 0.0328083989501 ft/s
  • 1 ft/s = 30.48 cm/s
  • 10 cm/s = 0.328083989501 ft/s
  • 100 cm/s = 3.28083989501 ft/s



How to Convert Centimeter/second to Foot/second

1 cm/s = 0.0328083989501312 ft/s

Example: convert 15 cm/s to ft/s:
15 cm/s = 15 × 0.0328083989501312 ft/s = 0.492125984251969 ft/s


Centimeter/second to Foot/second Conversion Table

centimeter/second foot/second
1 cm/s 0.0328083989501 ft/s
2 cm/s 0.0656167979003 ft/s
3 cm/s 0.0984251968504 ft/s
5 cm/s 0.164041994751 ft/s
10 cm/s 0.328083989501 ft/s
20 cm/s 0.656167979003 ft/s
50 cm/s 1.64041994751 ft/s
100 cm/s 3.28083989501 ft/s
500 cm/s 16.4041994751 ft/s
1000 cm/s 32.8083989501 ft/s

Centimeter/second

A unit of speed representing the distance of one centimeter traveled in one second.

History/Origin

The centimeter per second has been used in scientific and engineering contexts where metric units are standard, especially before the widespread adoption of SI units. It is a derived unit based on the centimeter and second, both of which have historical roots in the metric system developed in France during the late 18th century.

Current Use

The centimeter per second is primarily used in scientific research, fluid dynamics, and engineering applications where small-scale speed measurements are required. It is also used in certain fields like biology and physics for precise velocity measurements.


Foot/second

Foot per second (ft/s) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one foot traveled in one second.

History/Origin

The foot per second has been used historically in engineering, physics, and aeronautics, originating from the imperial measurement system where the foot is a standard unit of length. Its usage predates the metric system and has been common in the United States and other countries using imperial units.

Current Use

Today, ft/s is primarily used in fields such as physics, engineering, and aviation to measure speeds, especially in contexts where imperial units are standard. It is also used in sports and safety standards related to speed measurements.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 centimeter/second in foot/second?

1 centimeter/second (cm/s) = 0.0328083989501 foot/second (ft/s).

How do you convert centimeter/second to foot/second?

Multiply the centimeter/second value by 0.0328083989501. For example, 25 cm/s × 0.0328083989501 = 0.820209973753 ft/s.

What is 10 centimeter/second in foot/second?

10 cm/s = 0.328083989501 ft/s.

Which unit is larger, the centimeter/second or the foot/second?

The foot/second is the larger unit: 1 cm/s equals only 0.0328083989501 ft/s.