Distance divided by time.
Centimeter per Seconds to ft/s Converter — cm/s to ft/s
Convert Centimeter per Seconds (cm/s) to ft/s (ft/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 centimeter per seconds = 0.032808399 ft/s). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centimeter per Seconds to ft/s converter
Converter
Speed Converter
Convert road, aviation, marine, lab, and scientific speed units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Feet per second.
Result = input x 0.01 / 0.3048.
Speed uses meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Centimeter per Seconds to ft/s
Centimeter per Seconds and ft/s both describe speed, and the conversion matters whenever a maritime or aviation speed (knots) needs to be compared against a road speed (mph). Specifically: Distance divided by time, and feet per second.
Formula
ft/s = centimeter per seconds × 0.0328083989501
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centimeter per seconds equals 0.01 base units, and 1 ft/s equals 0.3048 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centimeter per seconds-to-ft/s factor of 0.0328083989501.
Simple example
1 cm/s × 0.03280839895 = 0.032808399 ft/s
1 centimeter per seconds = 0.032808399 ft/s.
Real-world example
10 cm/s × 0.03280839895 = 0.3280839895 ft/s
10 centimeter per seconds = 0.3280839895 ft/s.
Conversion table
| Centimeter per Seconds (cm/s) | ft/s (ft/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm/s | 0.032808399 ft/s |
| 5 cm/s | 0.1640419948 ft/s |
| 10 cm/s | 0.3280839895 ft/s |
| 25 cm/s | 0.8202099738 ft/s |
| 50 cm/s | 1.640419948 ft/s |
| 100 cm/s | 3.280839895 ft/s |
Reverse conversion: ft/s to Centimeter per Seconds
0.032808399 ft/s × 30.48 = 1.000000002 cm/s
0.032808399 ft/s = 1.000000002 centimeter per seconds.
centimeter per seconds = ft/s × 30.48
For a page dedicated to this direction, see ft/s to Centimeter per Seconds.
Understanding the Centimeter per Seconds (cm/s)
Distance divided by time.
Understanding the ft/s (ft/s)
Feet per second.
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Frequently asked questions
How many ft/s are in 1 centimeter per seconds?
1 centimeter per seconds equals 0.032808399 ft/s, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centimeter per seconds to ft/s?
Multiply the centimeter per seconds value by 0.03280839895. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert ft/s back to centimeter per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 ft/s equals 30.48 centimeter per seconds. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a centimeter per seconds?
Centimeter per Seconds (cm/s) is a unit of speed.
What is a ft/s?
ft/s (ft/s) is a unit of speed.
Is the centimeter per seconds to ft/s conversion exact?
Yes. Both centimeter per seconds and ft/s are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.03280839895 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.