Convert centimeter/second to foot/minute

Please provide values below to convert centimeter/second [cm/s] to foot/minute [ft/min], or Convert foot/minute to centimeter/second.

1 cm/s = 1.96850393701 ft/min. To convert centimeter/second to foot/minute, multiply the value by 1.96850393701; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft/min = 0.508 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 = 1.96850393701 ft/min
  • 1 ft/min = 0.508 cm/s
  • 10 cm/s = 19.6850393701 ft/min
  • 100 cm/s = 196.850393701 ft/min



How to Convert Centimeter/second to Foot/minute

1 cm/s = 1.96850393700787 ft/min

Example: convert 15 cm/s to ft/min:
15 cm/s = 15 × 1.96850393700787 ft/min = 29.5275590551181 ft/min


Centimeter/second to Foot/minute Conversion Table

centimeter/second foot/minute
1 cm/s 1.96850393701 ft/min
2 cm/s 3.93700787402 ft/min
3 cm/s 5.90551181102 ft/min
5 cm/s 9.84251968504 ft/min
10 cm/s 19.6850393701 ft/min
20 cm/s 39.3700787402 ft/min
50 cm/s 98.4251968504 ft/min
100 cm/s 196.850393701 ft/min
500 cm/s 984.251968504 ft/min
1000 cm/s 1968.50393701 ft/min

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/minute

Foot per minute (ft/min) is a unit of speed representing the number of feet traveled in one minute.

History/Origin

The foot per minute has been used historically in engineering and construction to measure speed, especially in contexts where imperial units are standard. Its usage predates the widespread adoption of metric units.

Current Use

Today, ft/min is primarily used in fields such as HVAC, ventilation, and certain engineering applications to measure airflow or movement speed where imperial units are preferred.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 centimeter/second in foot/minute?

1 centimeter/second (cm/s) = 1.96850393701 foot/minute (ft/min).

How do you convert centimeter/second to foot/minute?

Multiply the centimeter/second value by 1.96850393701. For example, 25 cm/s × 1.96850393701 = 49.2125984252 ft/min.

What is 10 centimeter/second in foot/minute?

10 cm/s = 19.6850393701 ft/min.

Which unit is larger, the centimeter/second or the foot/minute?

The centimeter/second is the larger unit: 1 cm/s = 1.96850393701 ft/min.