Convert meter per second to foot per minute
Meter per Second
The meter per second (m/s) is the SI unit of speed and velocity, defined as the distance in meters traveled in one second. It is the standard unit for expressing velocity in science, engineering, and many international contexts. One meter per second equals 3.6 kilometers per hour or approximately 2.237 miles per hour.
Foot per minute
The foot per minute (ft/min) is a unit of speed in the imperial system equal to one foot travelled per minute, or approximately 0.00508 metres per second. It is widely used in HVAC engineering to express air velocity in ducts and ventilation systems, as well as in elevator (lift) speed ratings and some industrial conveyor systems. One ft/min equals 1/88 of a mile per hour. Its use persists in North American engineering standards where imperial units remain prevalent.
Meter per Second to Foot per minute conversion table
| Meter per Second | Foot per minute |
|---|---|
| 1 | 196.85 |
| 2 | 393.701 |
| 5 | 984.252 |
| 10 | 1968.5 |
| 25 | 4921.26 |
| 50 | 9842.52 |
| 100 | 19685 |
| 500 | 98425.2 |
| 1000 | 196850 |