Convert foot/minute to kilometer/minute
Please provide values below to convert foot/minute [ft/min] to kilometer/minute [km/min], or Convert kilometer/minute to foot/minute.
How to Convert Foot/minute to Kilometer/minute
1 ft/min = 0.00030479999999939 km/min
Example: convert 15 ft/min to km/min:
15 ft/min = 15 × 0.00030479999999939 km/min = 0.00457199999999086 km/min
Foot/minute to Kilometer/minute Conversion Table
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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.
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.