Velocity
ft/mintocm/s
Convert feet per minute (ft/min) to centimetres per second (cm/s).
Factor1 ft/min = 0.508 cm/s
Converter
ft/min
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
cm/s
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
cm/s = ft/min × 0.508
Multiply any value in feet per minute by 0.508 to obtain the value in centimetres per second.
Worked example
Convert 100 ft/min to cm/s.
- 01Start with 100 ft/min.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 100 × 0.508 = 50.8 cm/s.
Result100 ft/min = 50.8 cm/s
Conversion table
| ft/min | cm/s |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.508 |
| 2 | 1.016 |
| 5 | 2.54 |
| 10 | 5.08 |
| 20 | 10.16 |
| 50 | 25.4 |
| 100 | 50.8 |
| 200 | 101.6 |
| 500 | 254 |
| 1000 | 508 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from ft/min to cm/s?
1 ft/min equals 0.508 cm/s. To convert, multiply the value in feet per minute by 0.508.
How do I convert 1 ft/min to cm/s?
1 ft/min = 0.508 cm/s. For any value, multiply by 0.508.
How do I convert cm/s back to ft/min?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 1.968504. So 1 cm/s = 1.9685 ft/min.
When would I need to convert foot per minute to centimetre per second?
Velocity conversions are needed for fluid flow analysis (line velocity targets, erosional limits), gas-stream calculations, and equipment specs that mix m/s, ft/s and engineering speed units.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).