Convert centimeter/hour to foot/minute
Please provide values below to convert centimeter/hour [cm/h] to foot/minute [ft/min], or Convert foot/minute to centimeter/hour.
How to Convert Centimeter/hour to Foot/minute
1 cm/h = 0.000546811023622047 ft/min
Example: convert 15 cm/h to ft/min:
15 cm/h = 15 × 0.000546811023622047 ft/min = 0.00820216535433071 ft/min
Centimeter/hour to Foot/minute Conversion Table
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Centimeter/hour
Centimeter per hour (cm/h) is a unit of speed that measures the distance in centimeters traveled or covered in one hour.
History/Origin
The centimeter per hour has been used primarily in scientific and industrial contexts to measure slow rates of movement or growth, especially in fields like biology and material science. Its usage became more standardized with the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, cm/h is used in applications such as measuring the rate of biological growth, sedimentation, or the movement of fluids and materials in scientific research and engineering.
Foot/minute
Foot per minute (ft/min) is a unit of speed representing the number of feet traveled in one minute.
History/Origin
The foot per minute has been used historically in engineering and construction to measure speed, especially in contexts where imperial units are standard. Its usage predates the widespread adoption of metric units.
Current Use
Today, ft/min is primarily used in fields such as HVAC, ventilation, and certain engineering applications to measure airflow or movement speed where imperial units are preferred.