Convert foot/minute to mile/second
Please provide values below to convert foot/minute [ft/min] to mile/second [mi/s], or Convert mile/second to foot/minute.
1 ft/min = 3.15656565657e-06 mi/s. To convert foot/minute to mile/second, multiply the value by 3.15656565657e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mi/s = 316800 ft/min). 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/min = 3.15656565657e-06 mi/s
- 1 mi/s = 316800 ft/min
- 10 ft/min = 3.15656565657e-05 mi/s
- 100 ft/min = 0.000315656565657 mi/s
How to Convert Foot/minute to Mile/second
1 ft/min = 3.15656565656566e-06 mi/s
Example: convert 15 ft/min to mi/s:
15 ft/min = 15 × 3.15656565656566e-06 mi/s = 4.73484848484848e-05 mi/s
Foot/minute to Mile/second Conversion Table
| foot/minute | mile/second |
|---|---|
| 1 ft/min | 3.15656565657e-06 mi/s |
| 2 ft/min | 6.31313131313e-06 mi/s |
| 3 ft/min | 9.4696969697e-06 mi/s |
| 5 ft/min | 1.57828282828e-05 mi/s |
| 10 ft/min | 3.15656565657e-05 mi/s |
| 20 ft/min | 6.31313131313e-05 mi/s |
| 50 ft/min | 0.000157828282828 mi/s |
| 100 ft/min | 0.000315656565657 mi/s |
| 500 ft/min | 0.00157828282828 mi/s |
| 1000 ft/min | 0.00315656565657 mi/s |
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.
Mile/second
A mile per second (mi/s) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one mile traveled in one second.
History/Origin
The mile per second has been used primarily in scientific contexts, especially in astronomy and physics, to measure extremely high velocities such as those of celestial objects. Its usage has been limited due to the convenience of metric units in scientific measurement.
Current Use
Today, the mile per second is mainly used in scientific research, particularly in astrophysics and space science, to describe high-velocity phenomena like the speed of spacecraft, stars, or other celestial bodies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot/minute in mile/second?
1 foot/minute (ft/min) = 3.15656565657e-06 mile/second (mi/s).
How do you convert foot/minute to mile/second?
Multiply the foot/minute value by 3.15656565657e-06. For example, 25 ft/min × 3.15656565657e-06 = 7.89141414141e-05 mi/s.
What is 10 foot/minute in mile/second?
10 ft/min = 3.15656565657e-05 mi/s.
Which unit is larger, the foot/minute or the mile/second?
The mile/second is the larger unit: 1 ft/min equals only 3.15656565657e-06 mi/s.