What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps you change speed values from foot per hour (ft/h), a unit for very slow velocities, to foot per minute (ft/min), useful for expressing speeds over shorter intervals with finer detail.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the speed value in foot per hour (ft/h) you want to convert
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Select foot per minute (ft/min) as the target unit
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Click convert to see the equivalent speed in ft/min
Key Features
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Converts between foot per hour and foot per minute reflecting precise low-speed measurements
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Browser-based and easy to use with simple input and output fields
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Supports applications in geological, industrial, and engineering contexts
Examples
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Convert 10 ft/h to ft/min: 10 × 0.0166666667 = 0.166666667 ft/min
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Convert 60 ft/h to ft/min: 60 × 0.0166666667 = 1 ft/min
Common Use Cases
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Describing slow geological or glacial creep rates measured hourly
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Setting conveyor belt speeds in industrial or manufacturing environments
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Measuring elevator travel speeds and airflow in building services and HVAC
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the conversion to express slow speeds in a more precise, smaller time unit
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Interpret small decimal results carefully when higher precision is needed
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Be aware both units are imperial and may need conversion for metric-based applications
Limitations
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Converted values can be small decimals, requiring careful interpretation
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Both units belong to the imperial system, possibly requiring metric conversions for international use
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why convert foot/hour to foot/minute?
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Users convert from foot/hour to foot/minute to express very slow speeds more precisely over shorter time intervals.
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In what fields is this conversion commonly used?
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It is used in geological studies, industrial automation, building services engineering, and HVAC system design.
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What should I consider about the values after conversion?
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Values become small decimals that may need careful interpretation, especially in high precision contexts.
Key Terminology
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foot/hour [ft/h]
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An imperial speed unit representing one foot traveled in one hour, often used to express very slow velocities.
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foot/minute [ft/min]
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An imperial speed unit representing one foot traveled in one minute, used for low to moderate speeds in engineering.