Convert meter/second to foot/minute
Please provide values below to convert meter/second [m/s] to foot/minute [ft/min], or Convert foot/minute to meter/second.
1 m/s = 196.850393701 ft/min. To convert meter/second to foot/minute, multiply the value by 196.850393701; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft/min = 0.00508 m/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 m/s = 196.850393701 ft/min
- 1 ft/min = 0.00508 m/s
- 10 m/s = 1968.50393701 ft/min
- 100 m/s = 19685.0393701 ft/min
How to Convert Meter/second to Foot/minute
1 m/s = 196.850393700787 ft/min
Example: convert 15 m/s to ft/min:
15 m/s = 15 × 196.850393700787 ft/min = 2952.75590551181 ft/min
Meter/second to Foot/minute Conversion Table
| meter/second | foot/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 m/s | 196.850393701 ft/min |
| 2 m/s | 393.700787402 ft/min |
| 3 m/s | 590.551181102 ft/min |
| 5 m/s | 984.251968504 ft/min |
| 10 m/s | 1968.50393701 ft/min |
| 20 m/s | 3937.00787402 ft/min |
| 50 m/s | 9842.51968504 ft/min |
| 100 m/s | 19685.0393701 ft/min |
| 500 m/s | 98425.1968504 ft/min |
| 1000 m/s | 196850.393701 ft/min |
Meter/second
The meter per second (m/s) is a unit of speed representing the distance in meters traveled per second.
History/Origin
The meter per second has been used as a standard unit of speed in the International System of Units (SI) since the adoption of the SI system in 1960, based on the meter defined by the speed of light.
Current Use
It is commonly used in physics, engineering, and everyday contexts to measure velocity, such as in transportation, aerodynamics, and scientific research.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 meter/second in foot/minute?
1 meter/second (m/s) = 196.850393701 foot/minute (ft/min).
How do you convert meter/second to foot/minute?
Multiply the meter/second value by 196.850393701. For example, 25 m/s × 196.850393701 = 4921.25984252 ft/min.
What is 10 meter/second in foot/minute?
10 m/s = 1968.50393701 ft/min.
Which unit is larger, the meter/second or the foot/minute?
The meter/second is the larger unit: 1 m/s = 196.850393701 ft/min.