Convert foot/second to centimeter/minute

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

1 ft/s = 1828.79963424 cm/min. To convert foot/second to centimeter/minute, multiply the value by 1828.79963424; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cm/min = 0.00054680675853 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 = 1828.79963424 cm/min
  • 1 cm/min = 0.00054680675853 ft/s
  • 10 ft/s = 18287.9963424 cm/min
  • 100 ft/s = 182879.963424 cm/min



How to Convert Foot/second to Centimeter/minute

1 ft/s = 1828.79963424007 cm/min

Example: convert 15 ft/s to cm/min:
15 ft/s = 15 × 1828.79963424007 cm/min = 27431.9945136011 cm/min


Foot/second to Centimeter/minute Conversion Table

foot/second centimeter/minute
1 ft/s 1828.79963424 cm/min
2 ft/s 3657.59926848 cm/min
3 ft/s 5486.39890272 cm/min
5 ft/s 9143.9981712 cm/min
10 ft/s 18287.9963424 cm/min
20 ft/s 36575.9926848 cm/min
50 ft/s 91439.981712 cm/min
100 ft/s 182879.963424 cm/min
500 ft/s 914399.81712 cm/min
1000 ft/s 1828799.63424 cm/min

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/minute

A unit of speed representing the number of centimeters traveled per minute.

History/Origin

The centimeter per minute has been used in various scientific and industrial contexts to measure slow speeds, especially before the widespread adoption of SI units. It is derived from the centimeter, a metric unit of length, combined with the minute, a unit of time.

Current Use

Currently, the centimeter per minute is primarily used in specialized fields such as material testing, manufacturing processes, and scientific research where precise measurement of slow movements or rates is required. It is less common in everyday applications, having been largely replaced by SI units like meters per second.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 foot/second in centimeter/minute?

1 foot/second (ft/s) = 1828.79963424 centimeter/minute (cm/min).

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

Multiply the foot/second value by 1828.79963424. For example, 25 ft/s × 1828.79963424 = 45719.990856 cm/min.

What is 10 foot/second in centimeter/minute?

10 ft/s = 18287.9963424 cm/min.

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

The foot/second is the larger unit: 1 ft/s = 1828.79963424 cm/min.