Convert foot/hour to foot/second
Please provide values below to convert foot/hour [ft/h] to foot/second [ft/s], or Convert foot/second to foot/hour.
1 ft/h = 0.000277777887139 ft/s. To convert foot/hour to foot/second, multiply the value by 0.000277777887139; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft/s = 3599.99858268 ft/h). Both units measure speed and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ft/h = 0.000277777887139 ft/s
- 1 ft/s = 3599.99858268 ft/h
- 10 ft/h = 0.00277777887139 ft/s
- 100 ft/h = 0.0277777887139 ft/s
How to Convert Foot/hour to Foot/second
1 ft/h = 0.000277777887139108 ft/s
Example: convert 15 ft/h to ft/s:
15 ft/h = 15 × 0.000277777887139108 ft/s = 0.00416666830708661 ft/s
Foot/hour to Foot/second Conversion Table
| foot/hour | foot/second |
|---|---|
| 1 ft/h | 0.000277777887139 ft/s |
| 2 ft/h | 0.000555555774278 ft/s |
| 3 ft/h | 0.000833333661417 ft/s |
| 5 ft/h | 0.0013888894357 ft/s |
| 10 ft/h | 0.00277777887139 ft/s |
| 20 ft/h | 0.00555555774278 ft/s |
| 50 ft/h | 0.013888894357 ft/s |
| 100 ft/h | 0.0277777887139 ft/s |
| 500 ft/h | 0.13888894357 ft/s |
| 1000 ft/h | 0.277777887139 ft/s |
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.
Foot/second
Foot per second (ft/s) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one foot traveled in one second.
History/Origin
The foot per second has been used historically in engineering, physics, and aeronautics, originating from the imperial measurement system where the foot is a standard unit of length. Its usage predates the metric system and has been common in the United States and other countries using imperial units.
Current Use
Today, ft/s is primarily used in fields such as physics, engineering, and aviation to measure speeds, especially in contexts where imperial units are standard. It is also used in sports and safety standards related to speed measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot/hour in foot/second?
1 foot/hour (ft/h) = 0.000277777887139 foot/second (ft/s).
How do you convert foot/hour to foot/second?
Multiply the foot/hour value by 0.000277777887139. For example, 25 ft/h × 0.000277777887139 = 0.00694444717848 ft/s.
What is 10 foot/hour in foot/second?
10 ft/h = 0.00277777887139 ft/s.
Which unit is larger, the foot/hour or the foot/second?
The foot/second is the larger unit: 1 ft/h equals only 0.000277777887139 ft/s.