Velocity
ft/mintom/s
Convert feet per minute (ft/min) to metres per second (m/s).
Factor1 ft/min = 0.00508 m/s
Converter
ft/min
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
m/s
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
m/s = ft/min × 0.00508
Multiply any value in feet per minute by 0.00508 to obtain the value in metres per second.
Worked example
Convert 100 ft/min to m/s.
- 01Start with 100 ft/min.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 100 × 0.00508 = 0.508 m/s.
Result100 ft/min = 0.508 m/s
Conversion table
| ft/min | m/s |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.00508 |
| 2 | 0.01016 |
| 5 | 0.0254 |
| 10 | 0.0508 |
| 20 | 0.1016 |
| 50 | 0.254 |
| 100 | 0.508 |
| 200 | 1.016 |
| 500 | 2.54 |
| 1000 | 5.08 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from ft/min to m/s?
1 ft/min equals 0.00508 m/s. To convert, multiply the value in feet per minute by 0.00508.
How do I convert 1 ft/min to m/s?
1 ft/min = 0.00508 m/s. For any value, multiply by 0.00508.
How do I convert m/s back to ft/min?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 196.8504. So 1 m/s = 196.85 ft/min.
When would I need to convert foot per minute to metre 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).