Convert foot/second to kilometer/minute
Please provide values below to convert foot/second [ft/s] to kilometer/minute [km/min], or Convert kilometer/minute to foot/second.
How to Convert Foot/second to Kilometer/minute
1 ft/s = 0.0182879999999634 km/min
Example: convert 15 ft/s to km/min:
15 ft/s = 15 × 0.0182879999999634 km/min = 0.274319999999451 km/min
Foot/second to Kilometer/minute Conversion Table
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Foot/second
Foot per second (ft/s) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one foot traveled in one second.
History/Origin
The foot per second has been used historically in engineering, physics, and aeronautics, originating from the imperial measurement system where the foot is a standard unit of length. Its usage predates the metric system and has been common in the United States and other countries using imperial units.
Current Use
Today, ft/s is primarily used in fields such as physics, engineering, and aviation to measure speeds, especially in contexts where imperial units are standard. It is also used in sports and safety standards related to speed measurements.
Kilometer/minute
Kilometer per minute (km/min) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one kilometer traveled in one minute.
History/Origin
The kilometer per minute has been used primarily in contexts requiring rapid measurement of speed, such as in transportation and engineering, though it is less common than units like km/h or m/s. Its usage has declined with the adoption of standardized SI units.
Current Use
Today, km/min is mainly used in specialized fields like aviation, military, or scientific calculations where high-speed measurements are relevant, but it is not a standard unit in everyday measurements or most international standards.