Convert foot/minute to knot
Please provide values below to convert foot/minute [ft/min] to knot [kt], or Convert knot to foot/minute.
How to Convert Foot/minute to Knot
1 ft/min = 0.00987473002245138 kt
Example: convert 15 ft/min to kt:
15 ft/min = 15 × 0.00987473002245138 kt = 0.148120950336771 kt
Foot/minute to Knot 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.
Knot
A knot is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, commonly used in maritime and aviation contexts.
History/Origin
The knot originated from the practice of measuring a ship's speed using a device called a chip log, which involved counting the number of knots that passed through a sailor's hands over a specific time interval. It became standardized as a unit of speed in maritime navigation.
Current Use
Today, the knot is primarily used in maritime and aviation industries to express the speed of ships and aircraft, providing a consistent measurement across international waters and airspace.