Convert centimeter/second to foot/hour
Please provide values below to convert centimeter/second [cm/s] to foot/hour [ft/h], or Convert foot/hour to centimeter/second.
1 cm/s = 118.11018972 ft/h. To convert centimeter/second to foot/hour, multiply the value by 118.11018972; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft/h = 0.00846667 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 = 118.11018972 ft/h
- 1 ft/h = 0.00846667 cm/s
- 10 cm/s = 1181.1018972 ft/h
- 100 cm/s = 11811.018972 ft/h
How to Convert Centimeter/second to Foot/hour
1 cm/s = 118.110189720398 ft/h
Example: convert 15 cm/s to ft/h:
15 cm/s = 15 × 118.110189720398 ft/h = 1771.65284580597 ft/h
Centimeter/second to Foot/hour Conversion Table
| centimeter/second | foot/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 cm/s | 118.11018972 ft/h |
| 2 cm/s | 236.220379441 ft/h |
| 3 cm/s | 354.330569161 ft/h |
| 5 cm/s | 590.550948602 ft/h |
| 10 cm/s | 1181.1018972 ft/h |
| 20 cm/s | 2362.20379441 ft/h |
| 50 cm/s | 5905.50948602 ft/h |
| 100 cm/s | 11811.018972 ft/h |
| 500 cm/s | 59055.0948602 ft/h |
| 1000 cm/s | 118110.18972 ft/h |
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/hour
Foot per hour (ft/h) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one foot traveled in one hour.
History/Origin
The foot per hour has historically been used in engineering and construction to measure slow speeds, especially in contexts where imperial units are standard. Its usage has declined with the adoption of metric units and more common speed measurements like meters per second or miles per hour.
Current Use
Today, foot per hour is rarely used in practical applications but may still appear in specialized fields such as certain engineering, construction, or scientific contexts where imperial units are maintained.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 centimeter/second in foot/hour?
1 centimeter/second (cm/s) = 118.11018972 foot/hour (ft/h).
How do you convert centimeter/second to foot/hour?
Multiply the centimeter/second value by 118.11018972. For example, 25 cm/s × 118.11018972 = 2952.75474301 ft/h.
What is 10 centimeter/second in foot/hour?
10 cm/s = 1181.1018972 ft/h.
Which unit is larger, the centimeter/second or the foot/hour?
The centimeter/second is the larger unit: 1 cm/s = 118.11018972 ft/h.