Convert foot per minute to meter per second

Enter the value to convert from foot per minute to meter per second.

From: ft/min
To: m/s
Result: 1 foot per minute (ft/min) = 0.00508 meters per second (m/s)

How to Convert Foot per minute to Meter per second

Converting foot per minute to meter per second is straightforward using our conversion calculator.

Conversion Formula

m/s = ft/min รท 196.85039

Reverse conversion: Convert meter per second to foot per minute

About Meter

Definition: The meter per second (symbol: m/s) is the SI unit of speed, expressing distance traveled in meters during one second.

History: Natural derivative of the meter and second SI base units. Became standard for scientific velocity and speed measurements.

Current Use: Universal standard for scientific speed measurements, physics calculations, and engineering applications worldwide.

Examples: Walking: 1.4 m/s, running: 5-10 m/s, cycling: 5-15 m/s, sound in air: 343 m/s

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