What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to transform speed values measured in foot per second (ft/s), an imperial unit, into millimeter per minute (mm/min), a metric unit used for precise and slow linear motions. It's helpful for adapting fast, customary speed units into finer, slow SI-based measures.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the speed value in foot/second (ft/s) you want to convert.
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Select foot/second as the input unit and millimeter/minute as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent speed in millimeter/minute (mm/min).
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Use the result for programming CNC machines, 3D printers, or other precise motion systems.
Key Features
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Converts speed from foot/second (ft/s) to millimeter/minute (mm/min).
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Built for applications ranging from ballistics to CNC machining and 3D printing.
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
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Supports integration between imperial and metric unit systems.
Examples
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Converting 2 ft/s results in 36576 mm/min.
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Converting 0.5 ft/s results in 9144 mm/min.
Common Use Cases
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Specifying projectile speeds in ballistics and firearms.
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Reporting airflow or fluid velocity in HVAC systems using customary units.
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Programming feed rates in G-code for CNC machines and 3D printers.
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Controlling slow, precise motions in metrology, microscopy, and optical alignment.
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Setting actuator speeds and conveyor rates in laboratory and industrial automation.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you understand the large scale difference between ft/s and mm/min when interpreting results.
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Use mm/min conversions primarily for slow or precise movements, as the unit suits fine motion control.
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Double-check conversions when working with very high or very low speeds due to potential rounding issues.
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Leverage this tool for integrating legacy imperial data with modern metric-based equipment.
Limitations
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Involves a large difference in units and time scales, possibly affecting precision for extreme speeds.
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Millimeter/minute is mainly for slow linear motion, so high speeds in ft/s may not be practical to convert for real applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does foot/second measure?
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Foot/second (ft/s) is a unit of speed in the US customary and Imperial systems, representing one foot traveled in one second.
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When should I use millimeter per minute?
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Millimeter/minute (mm/min) is used for very slow or precise linear speeds, common in CNC machining and precise instrumentation.
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Is this conversion suitable for high-speed applications?
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Due to the unit scale differences, converting high speeds from ft/s to mm/min may not be practical for all high-speed uses.
Key Terminology
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foot/second [ft/s]
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A speed unit in US customary and Imperial systems defined as one foot traveled in one second; exactly 0.3048 metres per second.
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millimeter/minute [mm/min]
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A linear speed unit representing one millimeter of displacement per minute, used for very slow or precise linear motions.