Kilometers per Second to Feet per Second Converter | CalcDeck

Kilometers per Second to Feet per Second Converter

3,280.84 ft/s
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How to Convert Kilometers per Second to Feet per Second

To convert from kilometers per second (km/s) to feet per second (ft/s), multiply the speed value by 3,280.839895:

ft/s = km/s × 3,280.839895

Common Conversions

  • 1 km/s = 3,280.84 ft/s
  • 2 km/s = 6,561.68 ft/s
  • 5 km/s = 16,404.20 ft/s

Understanding Speed Units

Kilometers per second (km/s) is commonly used in astronomy and space science, while feet per second (ft/s) is often used in engineering and ballistics. This converter helps bridge these two measurement systems for practical applications.