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MPH to Feet Per Second

Convert mph to ft/s quickly with this free online calculator. The page explains the conversion rule, gives practical examples and provides a quick reference table.

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CONVERTED RESULT—
Decimal places
CONVERSION RULE

1 mph equals approximately 1.46667 ft/s.

How to use the MPH to Feet Per Second

  1. Enter the number you want to convert.
  2. Confirm the source unit shown beside the input.
  3. Choose decimal precision if you need more or less detail.
  4. Read the converted result.
  5. Copy the result when you need to use it elsewhere.

How the conversion works

1 mph equals approximately 1.46667 ft/s.

For a simple fixed-factor conversion, the calculator multiplies the entered value by the stated factor. Temperature scales and certain specialized tools use their specific mathematical relationship instead.

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Common mph to ft/s conversions

mphft/s
1 mph1.466667 ft/s
2 mph2.933333 ft/s
5 mph7.333333 ft/s
10 mph14.666667 ft/s
20 mph29.333333 ft/s
50 mph73.333333 ft/s

Example

For example, entering 1 mph gives approximately 1.466667 ft/s using the rule above. Change the input to test your own value.

Frequently asked questions

The MPH to Feet Per Second converts a value from mph to ft/s using the conversion relationship described on this page.
Enter your value, review the source and destination units, choose the decimal precision and read or copy the result.
1 mph equals approximately 1.46667 ft/s.
Use enough precision for your purpose. Everyday estimates usually need fewer decimal places; technical work may require more.
It can be a useful reference calculation, but safety-critical, regulated, contractual or specialized work should be verified against the applicable authoritative standard.

Accuracy note: This calculator is a practical reference. For regulated, safety-critical or specialized work, verify the result against the applicable standard.

Page reviewed: August 24, 2026.