Feet per minute to meters per second converter
Convert feet per minute to meters per second with an editable calculator, worked example, formula and reference table. Check the unit definitions before you convert.
Updated · How we checkUse a decimal point, such as 2.5. Enter a value in ft/min; the result is in m/s.
Formula
Worked example
Convert 100 ft/min to m/s:
100 ft/min ≈ 0.508 m/s
Multiply your ft/min value by the factor above. The calculator uses the full conversion factor before rounding the displayed answer.
Feet per minute to meters per second table
Reference values rounded to 10 significant digits. Use the converter above for other amounts.
| Feet per minute (ft/min) | Meters per second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | ≈ 0.000508 |
| 0.5 | ≈ 0.00254 |
| 1 | ≈ 0.00508 |
| 2 | ≈ 0.01016 |
| 5 | ≈ 0.0254 |
| 10 | ≈ 0.0508 |
| 25 | ≈ 0.127 |
| 50 | ≈ 0.254 |
| 100 | ≈ 0.508 |
| 1000 | ≈ 5.08 |
Understanding feet per minute
Feet per minute is often used for vertical or conveyor speed. It measures length per time, and must not be confused with cubic feet per minute, a volume-flow unit.
Understanding meters per second
Meters per second describes distance covered each second. Speed conversion changes the unit; it does not estimate acceleration or the time needed to reach that speed.
Precision and rounding
The calculator keeps decimal precision during the conversion. Displayed values use up to 10 significant digits; an approximation sign marks the reference results. Keep extra digits until your final measurement or purchase decision.
References
Definitions and method references. Example rates and prices on this page are editable assumptions.