Convert foot/second to millimeter/minute
Please provide values below to convert foot/second [ft/s] to millimeter/minute [mm/min], or Convert millimeter/minute to foot/second.
How to Convert Foot/second to Millimeter/minute
1 ft/s = 18287.999963424 mm/min
Example: convert 15 ft/s to mm/min:
15 ft/s = 15 × 18287.999963424 mm/min = 274319.99945136 mm/min
Foot/second to Millimeter/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.
Millimeter/minute
Millimeter per minute (mm/min) is a unit of speed that measures the distance in millimeters traveled per minute.
History/Origin
The millimeter per minute has been used in various scientific and industrial contexts to quantify slow speeds, especially in precision engineering and manufacturing processes. It is derived from the metric system's millimeter unit and the time unit minute, with usage increasing alongside the adoption of metric measurements.
Current Use
Today, mm/min is commonly used in fields such as machining, 3D printing, and material testing to specify the rate of movement or processing speed in precise, small-scale applications.