Convert foot/second to foot/hour
Please provide values below to convert foot/second [ft/s] to foot/hour [ft/h], or Convert foot/hour to foot/second.
1 ft/s = 3599.99858268 ft/h. To convert foot/second to foot/hour, multiply the value by 3599.99858268; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft/h = 0.000277777887139 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 = 3599.99858268 ft/h
- 1 ft/h = 0.000277777887139 ft/s
- 10 ft/s = 35999.9858268 ft/h
- 100 ft/s = 359999.858268 ft/h
How to Convert Foot/second to Foot/hour
1 ft/s = 3599.99858267772 ft/h
Example: convert 15 ft/s to ft/h:
15 ft/s = 15 × 3599.99858267772 ft/h = 53999.9787401658 ft/h
Foot/second to Foot/hour Conversion Table
| foot/second | foot/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 ft/s | 3599.99858268 ft/h |
| 2 ft/s | 7199.99716536 ft/h |
| 3 ft/s | 10799.995748 ft/h |
| 5 ft/s | 17999.9929134 ft/h |
| 10 ft/s | 35999.9858268 ft/h |
| 20 ft/s | 71999.9716536 ft/h |
| 50 ft/s | 179999.929134 ft/h |
| 100 ft/s | 359999.858268 ft/h |
| 500 ft/s | 1799999.29134 ft/h |
| 1000 ft/s | 3599998.58268 ft/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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot/second in foot/hour?
1 foot/second (ft/s) = 3599.99858268 foot/hour (ft/h).
How do you convert foot/second to foot/hour?
Multiply the foot/second value by 3599.99858268. For example, 25 ft/s × 3599.99858268 = 89999.9645669 ft/h.
What is 10 foot/second in foot/hour?
10 ft/s = 35999.9858268 ft/h.
Which unit is larger, the foot/second or the foot/hour?
The foot/second is the larger unit: 1 ft/s = 3599.99858268 ft/h.