Feet per minute: conversions & definition
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.
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Each row converts one ft/min. Open a converter to enter any value and see its formula, worked example and reference table. Results below are rounded to 10 significant digits.
| Convert to | Equivalent value | Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Meters per second (m/s) | ≈ 0.00508 | Convert ft/min to m/s |
| Kilometers per hour (km/h) | ≈ 0.018288 | Convert ft/min to km/h |
| Miles per hour (mph) | ≈ 0.01136363636 | Convert ft/min to mph |
| Feet per second (ft/s) | ≈ 0.01666666667 | Convert ft/min to ft/s |
| Knots (kn) | ≈ 0.009874730022 | Convert ft/min to kn |
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