Convert foot/second to meter/minute
Please provide values below to convert foot/second [ft/s] to meter/minute [m/min], or Convert meter/minute to foot/second.
1 ft/s = 18.2879999634 m/min. To convert foot/second to meter/minute, multiply the value by 18.2879999634; to go the other way, divide by it (1 m/min = 0.0546806650262 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 = 18.2879999634 m/min
- 1 m/min = 0.0546806650262 ft/s
- 10 ft/s = 182.879999634 m/min
- 100 ft/s = 1828.79999634 m/min
How to Convert Foot/second to Meter/minute
1 ft/s = 18.287999963424 m/min
Example: convert 15 ft/s to m/min:
15 ft/s = 15 × 18.287999963424 m/min = 274.31999945136 m/min
Foot/second to Meter/minute Conversion Table
| foot/second | meter/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 ft/s | 18.2879999634 m/min |
| 2 ft/s | 36.5759999268 m/min |
| 3 ft/s | 54.8639998903 m/min |
| 5 ft/s | 91.4399998171 m/min |
| 10 ft/s | 182.879999634 m/min |
| 20 ft/s | 365.759999268 m/min |
| 50 ft/s | 914.399998171 m/min |
| 100 ft/s | 1828.79999634 m/min |
| 500 ft/s | 9143.99998171 m/min |
| 1000 ft/s | 18287.9999634 m/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.
Meter/minute
Meter per minute (m/min) is a unit of speed representing the distance in meters traveled in one minute.
History/Origin
The meter per minute has been used historically in various fields such as manufacturing and transportation to measure speed, especially before the widespread adoption of SI units. It is a derived unit based on the meter, the SI base unit of length, and the minute, a unit of time.
Current Use
Today, m/min is primarily used in specific industrial and engineering contexts to measure linear speed, particularly where minute-level precision is sufficient, although the SI unit meters per second (m/s) is more common in scientific applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot/second in meter/minute?
1 foot/second (ft/s) = 18.2879999634 meter/minute (m/min).
How do you convert foot/second to meter/minute?
Multiply the foot/second value by 18.2879999634. For example, 25 ft/s × 18.2879999634 = 457.199999086 m/min.
What is 10 foot/second in meter/minute?
10 ft/s = 182.879999634 m/min.
Which unit is larger, the foot/second or the meter/minute?
The foot/second is the larger unit: 1 ft/s = 18.2879999634 m/min.