Online calculator to convert feet per second to miles per second (ft/s to mi/s) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Speed or Velocity units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between feet per second and miles per second.
What is feet per second (ft/s)?
Feet per second is a unit of Speed or Velocity in both US Customary Units as well as the Imperial System. It measures the number of feet traveled in a second. The symbol for feet per second is ft/s. There are 5,280 ft/s in mi/s.
What is miles per second (mi/s)?
Miles per second is a unit of Speed or Velocity in both US Customary Units as well as the Imperial System. It measures the number of miles traveled in a second. The symbol for miles per second is mi/s. There are 0.00018939 mi/s in ft/s.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from ft/s to mi/s is:
mi/s = ft/s ÷ 5,280
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from feet per second to miles per second (ft/s to mi/s).
Feet per second to Miles per second Conversion Example
Task: Convert 2,500 feet per second to miles per second (show work) Formula: ft/s ÷ 5,280 = mi/s Calculations: 2,500 ft/s ÷ 5,280 = 0.47348485 mi/s Result: 2,500 ft/s is equal to 0.47348485 mi/s
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from ft/s to mi/s.
Feet per second to Miles per second Conversion Chart
| feet per second (ft/s) | miles per second (mi/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft/s | 0.00018939 mi/s |
| 2 ft/s | 0.00037879 mi/s |
| 3 ft/s | 0.00056818 mi/s |
| 4 ft/s | 0.00075758 mi/s |
| 5 ft/s | 0.00094697 mi/s |
| 6 ft/s | 0.00113636 mi/s |
| 7 ft/s | 0.00132576 mi/s |
| 8 ft/s | 0.00151515 mi/s |
| 9 ft/s | 0.00170455 mi/s |
| 10 ft/s | 0.00189394 mi/s |
| 20 ft/s | 0.00378788 mi/s |
| 30 ft/s | 0.00568182 mi/s |
| 40 ft/s | 0.00757576 mi/s |
| 50 ft/s | 0.0094697 mi/s |
| 75 ft/s | 0.01420455 mi/s |
| 100 ft/s | 0.01893939 mi/s |
| 250 ft/s | 0.04734848 mi/s |
| 500 ft/s | 0.09469697 mi/s |
| 750 ft/s | 0.14204545 mi/s |
| 1,000 ft/s | 0.18939394 mi/s |
| 2,500 ft/s | 0.47348485 mi/s |
| 5,000 ft/s | 0.9469697 mi/s |
| 7,500 ft/s | 1.42045455 mi/s |
| 10,000 ft/s | 1.89393939 mi/s |
| 25,000 ft/s | 4.73484848 mi/s |
| 50,000 ft/s | 9.46969697 mi/s |
| 75,000 ft/s | 14.20454545 mi/s |
| 100,000 ft/s | 18.93939394 mi/s |
| 250,000 ft/s | 47.34848485 mi/s |
Related Units
The following tables provide a summary of the Speed or Velocity units (Per Hour, Per Minute, Per Second and Per Millisecond) within their respective measurement systems.
Per Hour
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| inches per hour | in/h | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| feet per hour | ft/h | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| yards per hour | yd/h | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| miles per hour | mph | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| millimeters per hour | mm/h | Metric System |
| centimeters per hour | cm/h | Metric System |
| decimeters per hour | dm/h | Metric System |
| meters per hour | m/h | Metric System |
| kilometers per hour | km/h | Metric System |
| knot | kn | Non-SI (International) |
Per Minute
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| inches per minute | in/m | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| feet per minute | ft/m | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| yards per minute | yd/m | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| miles per minute | mi/m | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| millimeters per minute | mm/m | Metric System |
| centimeters per minute | cm/m | Metric System |
| decimeters per minute | dm/m | Metric System |
| meters per minute | m/m | Metric System |
| kilometers per minute | km/m | Metric System |
Per Second
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| inches per second | in/s | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| feet per second | ft/s | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| yards per second | yd/s | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| miles per second | mi/s | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| millimeters per second | mm/s | Metric System |
| centimeters per second | cm/s | Metric System |
| decimeters per second | dm/s | Metric System |
| meters per second | m/s | Metric System |
| kilometers per second | km/s | Metric System |
Per Millisecond
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| millimeters per millisecond | mm/ms | Metric System |
| centimeters per millisecond | cm/ms | Metric System |
| decimeters per millisecond | dm/ms | Metric System |
| meters per millisecond | m/ms | Metric System |
| kilometers per millisecond | km/ms | Metric System |
Note: For Speed or Velocity conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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