Speed converter
Convert Feet per minute to Meters per second (ft/min to m/s)
1 ft/min = 0.00508 m/s. Belt, web, and conveyor line speeds.
Feet per minute to meters per second conversion table
| ft/min | m/s |
|---|---|
| 1 ft/min | 0.00508 m/s |
| 2 ft/min | 0.01016 m/s |
| 5 ft/min | 0.0254 m/s |
| 10 ft/min | 0.0508 m/s |
| 15 ft/min | 0.0762 m/s |
| 20 ft/min | 0.1016 m/s |
| 25 ft/min | 0.127 m/s |
How to convert feet per minute to meters per second
Multiply the value in feet per minute by 0.00508 to get meters per second. 1 ft/min equals 0.00508 m/s, and 1 m/s equals 196.85 ft/min.
About these units
Feet per minute measures conveyor, web, and air velocities in US plants. Duct design commonly targets specific feet-per-minute ranges.
Meters per second is the SI velocity unit, used for belt speeds, air velocity in ducts, and safety calculations around moving equipment.
Common questions
How many meters per second are in a feet per minute?
1 ft/min equals 0.00508 m/s.
How do you convert feet per minute to meters per second?
Multiply the value in feet per minute by 0.00508 to get meters per second. 1 ft/min equals 0.00508 m/s, and 1 m/s equals 196.85 ft/min.