What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms speed values from foot/second (ft/s), a US customary and Imperial unit, to centimeter/second (cm/s), a metric CGS unit. It simplifies converting speeds measured in feet per second into centimeters per second for various scientific and engineering uses.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the speed value in foot/second (ft/s) into the input field
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Select foot/second as the original unit and centimeter/second as the target unit
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Click or tap the convert button to see the result in centimeter/second
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Review the converted value for use in your calculations or reports
Key Features
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Converts speed values from foot/second (ft/s) to centimeter/second (cm/s)
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Uses exact conversion rate based on defined unit equivalences
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Supports applications in ballistics, fluid dynamics, and engineering
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Browser-based and easy to use with clear input and output fields
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Ideal for scientific measurements requiring metric CGS units
Examples
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Convert 2 foot/second: 2 × 30.48 = 60.96 centimeter/second
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Convert 0.5 foot/second: 0.5 × 30.48 = 15.24 centimeter/second
Common Use Cases
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Specifying projectile velocities in ballistics and firearms using customary units
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Reporting air or fluid velocities in HVAC and engineering applications
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Measuring slow fluid velocities in laboratory microfluidics experiments
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Tracking small animal or particle speeds in biological studies
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Calibrating sensors and testing slow linear speeds in engineering
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you enter the correct original speed value in foot/second
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Use the conversion for tasks needing metric CGS units and precision
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Consider the context since foot/second is mainly used in the US
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Verify results when converting very large or very small values due to rounding
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Use the converted centimeter/second value for compatible reporting and analysis
Limitations
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Rounding may affect precision especially with very large or small numbers
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Foot/second units may be less familiar outside US-centric contexts
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Conversion assumes exact equivalence; experimental uncertainties are not included
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the conversion rate from foot/second to centimeter/second?
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One foot/second equals exactly 30.48 centimeter/second.
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In which fields is converting foot/second to centimeter/second commonly used?
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It is used in ballistics, HVAC engineering, fluid dynamics research, biology, microfluidics, and sensor calibration.
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Why would I convert foot/second to centimeter/second?
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To express speeds measured in imperial units into metric CGS units for scientific precision and compatibility with lab data.
Key Terminology
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Foot/second (ft/s)
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A unit of speed in US customary and Imperial systems representing one foot traveled in one second.
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Centimeter/second (cm/s)
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A CGS unit of speed equal to one centimetre traveled in one second.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to multiply a value in foot/second to convert it to centimeter/second, which is 30.48.