What Is This Tool?
This converter tool allows you to translate speed values from foot/second, a common US customary unit, to meter/minute, a metric-based unit often used in industrial and engineering contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Input the speed value in foot/second (ft/s).
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Select 'foot/second' as the source unit and 'meter/minute' as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to display the result in meter/minute (m/min).
Key Features
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Converts speed measurements between foot/second and meter/minute.
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Supports applications in manufacturing, engineering, and physics.
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick conversions.
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Includes example calculations to guide users.
Examples
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Convert 2 ft/s to meters per minute: 2 × 18.288 = 36.576 m/min.
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Convert 5 ft/s to meters per minute: 5 × 18.288 = 91.44 m/min.
Common Use Cases
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Specifying projectile speeds and muzzle velocities in ballistics.
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Measuring air or fluid speeds for HVAC and wind tunnel testing.
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Setting conveyor line speeds and feed rates in manufacturing.
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Describing linear motion speeds in assembly lines and machining.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the use of foot/second if working in US customary measurement systems.
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Use meter/minute to better communicate speed in industrial or international settings.
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Remember this tool converts between these specific units only; further conversions may be needed if other units are required.
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Be aware of potential rounding differences when working with very high or low speeds.
Limitations
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Foot/second is mainly used in the US and may not be recognized globally.
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Meter/minute is a non-SI unit and less common than meter/second in scientific contexts.
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Conversions may introduce small rounding errors at extreme speed values.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does foot/second measure?
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Foot/second (ft/s) measures speed as the distance of one foot traveled in one second and is commonly used in US customary and Imperial systems.
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When should I use meter/minute?
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Meter/minute is suitable for expressing speeds in manufacturing, machining feed rates, and industrial processes where metric units are preferred.
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Is this conversion exact?
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The conversion is defined as 1 ft/s equals 18.288 m/min, but small rounding differences may occur with very high or very low speeds.
Key Terminology
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Foot/second [ft/s]
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A speed unit indicating one foot traveled per second; used mainly in US customary and Imperial systems.
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Meter/minute [m/min]
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A unit of speed expressing the amount of meters traveled in one minute; commonly used in industrial settings.
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Conversion rate
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The numerical factor used to translate values from one unit to another; here, 1 ft/s equals 18.288 m/min.