Convert foot/second to knot (UK)
Please provide values below to convert foot/second [ft/s] to knot (UK) [kt (UK)], or Convert knot (UK) to foot/second.
How to Convert Foot/second to Knot (Uk)
1 ft/s = 0.592105263196236 kt (UK)
Example: convert 15 ft/s to kt (UK):
15 ft/s = 15 × 0.592105263196236 kt (UK) = 8.88157894794353 kt (UK)
Foot/second to Knot (Uk) 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.
Knot (Uk)
A knot (kt) is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, commonly used in maritime and aviation contexts.
History/Origin
The knot originated in the 17th century as a measure for sailors to estimate their 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 nautical speed unit over time.
Current Use
Today, the knot is primarily used in maritime and aviation industries worldwide to measure vessel and aircraft speeds, maintaining its historical significance and practical application.