What does foot per minute (ft/min) measure?

Foot per minute (ft/min) is an imperial unit of speed indicating how many feet are traveled in one minute; commonly used for moderate speeds in engineering and building services.

When should I use meter per hour (m/h)?

Meter per hour (m/h) is used to express very slow speeds, often in scientific, manufacturing, or geological contexts where velocity is measured over an hourly timescale.

Can this tool convert speeds with variable or accelerating motion?

No, conversions assume constant linear speed and do not account for acceleration or changing velocities.

How to Convert from Foot/minute [ft/min] to Meter/hour [m/h]

Learn how to convert speed measurements from foot per minute (ft/min) to meter per hour (m/h) with this easy-to-use online converter. Perfect for applications requiring conversion between imperial and SI units for slow and moderate velocities.

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Foot/minute [ft/min] to Meter/hour [m/h] Conversion Table

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Foot/minute [ft/min] to Meter/hour [m/h] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter helps you transform speed values from foot per minute (ft/min), an imperial measure used in several engineering and building service applications, into meter per hour (m/h), an SI unit ideal for expressing very slow velocities on an hourly scale.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the speed value in foot per minute (ft/min) in the input field.
Select the desired output unit as meter per hour (m/h).
Click the convert button to get the equivalent speed in meter/hour.
Review the converted value and use it as needed for your application.

Key Features

Converts foot/minute [ft/min] speeds into meter/hour [m/h] values
Supports measurement contexts like elevator speeds, conveyor belts, and slow motion processes
Provides clear unit definitions and practical conversion formulas
Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required

Examples

5 ft/min equals 91.44 m/h (5 × 18.288 = 91.44)
10 ft/min equals 182.88 m/h (10 × 18.288 = 182.88)

Common Use Cases

Determining elevator travel speeds in building services
Measuring and setting conveyor belt speeds in manufacturing and material handling
Monitoring air velocities within HVAC ducts and ventilation systems
Reporting slow structural or ground displacement rates in geology
Controlling slow motion in laboratory equipment or process apparatus

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure consistent use of units to maintain accuracy in data reporting
Consider the scale of your process to select the most appropriate velocity unit
Use this converter for linear speeds assuming steady velocity without acceleration
Double-check converted values for very small or very large numbers due to possible rounding

Limitations

Conversion presumes constant linear velocity and does not take acceleration into account
Foot/minute suits moderate speeds; meter/hour is best for very slow speeds, so the unit choice must fit your context
Instruments and rounding may affect precision when converting extreme values

Frequently Asked Questions

What does foot per minute (ft/min) measure?: Foot per minute (ft/min) is an imperial unit of speed indicating how many feet are traveled in one minute; commonly used for moderate speeds in engineering and building services.
When should I use meter per hour (m/h)?: Meter per hour (m/h) is used to express very slow speeds, often in scientific, manufacturing, or geological contexts where velocity is measured over an hourly timescale.
Can this tool convert speeds with variable or accelerating motion?: No, conversions assume constant linear speed and do not account for acceleration or changing velocities.

Key Terminology

Foot per minute (ft/min): An imperial unit of speed describing one foot traveled in one minute, used for moderate linear velocities.
Meter per hour (m/h): A derived SI unit indicating one meter traveled in one hour; useful for representing very slow speeds.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is commonly used to express moderate speeds in building elevators?

Meter per hour [m/h]

Foot per minute [ft/min]

Meter per second [m/s]

What is meter per hour (m/h) best suited for?

Expressing very slow linear velocities over an hour

Measuring high-speed trains

Calculating acceleration

What should be considered when converting ft/min to m/h?

Acceleration effects

Appropriate scale for speed measurement

Time zone differences

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