Convert centimeter/minute to foot/second
Please provide values below to convert centimeter/minute [cm/min] to foot/second [ft/s], or Convert foot/second to centimeter/minute.
How to Convert Centimeter/minute to Foot/second
1 cm/min = 0.000546806758530184 ft/s
Example: convert 15 cm/min to ft/s:
15 cm/min = 15 × 0.000546806758530184 ft/s = 0.00820210137795276 ft/s
Centimeter/minute to Foot/second Conversion Table
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Centimeter/minute
A unit of speed representing the number of centimeters traveled per minute.
History/Origin
The centimeter per minute has been used in various scientific and industrial contexts to measure slow speeds, especially before the widespread adoption of SI units. It is derived from the centimeter, a metric unit of length, combined with the minute, a unit of time.
Current Use
Currently, the centimeter per minute is primarily used in specialized fields such as material testing, manufacturing processes, and scientific research where precise measurement of slow movements or rates is required. It is less common in everyday applications, having been largely replaced by SI units like meters per second.
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.