Convert foot/minute to millimeter/hour
Please provide values below to convert foot/minute [ft/min] to millimeter/hour [mm/h], or Convert millimeter/hour to foot/minute.
1 ft/min = 18287.9999854 mm/h. To convert foot/minute to millimeter/hour, multiply the value by 18287.9999854; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mm/h = 5.46806649606e-05 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 = 18287.9999854 mm/h
- 1 mm/h = 5.46806649606e-05 ft/min
- 10 ft/min = 182879.999854 mm/h
- 100 ft/min = 1828799.99854 mm/h
How to Convert Foot/minute to Millimeter/hour
1 ft/min = 18287.9999853696 mm/h
Example: convert 15 ft/min to mm/h:
15 ft/min = 15 × 18287.9999853696 mm/h = 274319.999780544 mm/h
Foot/minute to Millimeter/hour Conversion Table
| foot/minute | millimeter/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 ft/min | 18287.9999854 mm/h |
| 2 ft/min | 36575.9999707 mm/h |
| 3 ft/min | 54863.9999561 mm/h |
| 5 ft/min | 91439.9999268 mm/h |
| 10 ft/min | 182879.999854 mm/h |
| 20 ft/min | 365759.999707 mm/h |
| 50 ft/min | 914399.999268 mm/h |
| 100 ft/min | 1828799.99854 mm/h |
| 500 ft/min | 9143999.99268 mm/h |
| 1000 ft/min | 18287999.9854 mm/h |
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.
Millimeter/hour
Millimeter per hour (mm/h) is a unit of measurement that indicates the rate of rainfall or precipitation, representing how many millimeters of water fall in one hour.
History/Origin
The millimeter per hour has been used in meteorology and hydrology to quantify rainfall intensity, especially with the advent of precise rain gauges and weather measurement tools in the 20th century.
Current Use
Today, mm/h is commonly used in weather forecasting, climate studies, and hydrological assessments to measure and communicate the intensity of rainfall events.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot/minute in millimeter/hour?
1 foot/minute (ft/min) = 18287.9999854 millimeter/hour (mm/h).
How do you convert foot/minute to millimeter/hour?
Multiply the foot/minute value by 18287.9999854. For example, 25 ft/min × 18287.9999854 = 457199.999634 mm/h.
What is 10 foot/minute in millimeter/hour?
10 ft/min = 182879.999854 mm/h.
Which unit is larger, the foot/minute or the millimeter/hour?
The foot/minute is the larger unit: 1 ft/min = 18287.9999854 mm/h.