Feet per second to feet per minute converter
Convert feet per second to feet per minute 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/s; the result is in ft/min.
Formula
Worked example
Convert 10 ft/s to ft/min:
10 ft/s ≈ 600 ft/min
Multiply your ft/s value by the factor above. The calculator uses the full conversion factor before rounding the displayed answer.
Feet per second to feet per minute table
Reference values rounded to 10 significant digits. Use the converter above for other amounts.
| Feet per second (ft/s) | Feet per minute (ft/min) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | ≈ 6 |
| 0.5 | ≈ 30 |
| 1 | ≈ 60 |
| 2 | ≈ 120 |
| 5 | ≈ 300 |
| 10 | ≈ 600 |
| 25 | ≈ 1,500 |
| 50 | ≈ 3,000 |
| 100 | ≈ 6,000 |
| 1000 | ≈ 60,000 |
Understanding feet per second
One international foot per second equals 0.3048 meters per second. Feet per second is a speed unit; feet per second squared is an acceleration unit.
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.
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.