Convert foot/second to centimeter/hour
Please provide values below to convert foot/second [ft/s] to centimeter/hour [cm/h], or Convert centimeter/hour to foot/second.
1 ft/s = 109727.122183 cm/h. To convert foot/second to centimeter/hour, multiply the value by 109727.122183; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cm/h = 9.11351706037e-06 ft/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 ft/s = 109727.122183 cm/h
- 1 cm/h = 9.11351706037e-06 ft/s
- 10 ft/s = 1097271.22183 cm/h
- 100 ft/s = 10972712.2183 cm/h
How to Convert Foot/second to Centimeter/hour
1 ft/s = 109727.122183023 cm/h
Example: convert 15 ft/s to cm/h:
15 ft/s = 15 × 109727.122183023 cm/h = 1645906.83274534 cm/h
Foot/second to Centimeter/hour Conversion Table
| foot/second | centimeter/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 ft/s | 109727.122183 cm/h |
| 2 ft/s | 219454.244366 cm/h |
| 3 ft/s | 329181.366549 cm/h |
| 5 ft/s | 548635.610915 cm/h |
| 10 ft/s | 1097271.22183 cm/h |
| 20 ft/s | 2194542.44366 cm/h |
| 50 ft/s | 5486356.10915 cm/h |
| 100 ft/s | 10972712.2183 cm/h |
| 500 ft/s | 54863561.0915 cm/h |
| 1000 ft/s | 109727122.183 cm/h |
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.
Centimeter/hour
Centimeter per hour (cm/h) is a unit of speed that measures the distance in centimeters traveled or covered in one hour.
History/Origin
The centimeter per hour has been used primarily in scientific and industrial contexts to measure slow rates of movement or growth, especially in fields like biology and material science. Its usage became more standardized with the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, cm/h is used in applications such as measuring the rate of biological growth, sedimentation, or the movement of fluids and materials in scientific research and engineering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot/second in centimeter/hour?
1 foot/second (ft/s) = 109727.122183 centimeter/hour (cm/h).
How do you convert foot/second to centimeter/hour?
Multiply the foot/second value by 109727.122183. For example, 25 ft/s × 109727.122183 = 2743178.05458 cm/h.
What is 10 foot/second in centimeter/hour?
10 ft/s = 1097271.22183 cm/h.
Which unit is larger, the foot/second or the centimeter/hour?
The foot/second is the larger unit: 1 ft/s = 109727.122183 cm/h.