Convert Centimeters per Second to Feet per Minute
1 centimeter per second (cm/s) equals 1.968503937 feet per minute (ft/min).
1 cm/s = 1.968503937 ft/min
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Centimeter per Second to Foot per Minute
- 1 cm/s = 1.968503937 ft/min
- 1 ft/min = 0.508 cm/s
- Example: convert 15 cm/s to ft/min: 15 cm/s = 15 × 1.968503937 ft/min = 29.52755906 ft/min
Formula
ft/min = cm/s × 1.968503937008
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 cm/s = 0.01 m ÷ 1 s = 1 cm³/(s·cm²)
- 1 ft/min = 0.3048 m ÷ 60 s = 0.00508 m/s
- 1 cm/s = 0.01 m/s ÷ 0.00508 m/s per ft/min = 1.968503937008 ft/min
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Centimeter per Second definition: centimeter per second; Foot per Minute definition: foot per minute.
Worked examples
- The common media test velocity, 5.33 cm/s, is 10.49212598 ft/min.
5.33 cm/s × 1.968503937 = 10.49212598 ft/min - 10 cm/s is 19.68503937 ft/min.
10 cm/s × 1.968503937 = 19.68503937 ft/min
Centimeter per Second to Foot per Minute conversion table
| Centimeters per Second (cm/s) | Feet per Minute (ft/min) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cm/s | 0.1968503937 ft/min |
| 0.5 cm/s | 0.9842519685 ft/min |
| 1 cm/s | 1.968503937 ft/min |
| 2 cm/s | 3.937007874 ft/min |
| 2.5 cm/s | 4.921259843 ft/min |
| 5 cm/s | 9.842519685 ft/min |
| 5.33 cm/s | 10.49212598 ft/min |
| 10 cm/s | 19.68503937 ft/min |
| 14 cm/s | 27.55905512 ft/min |
| 20 cm/s | 39.37007874 ft/min |
| 25 cm/s | 49.21259843 ft/min |
| 50 cm/s | 98.42519685 ft/min |
| 100 cm/s | 196.8503937 ft/min |
Where it's used
Filter-media test velocities in cm/s are converted to fpm for comparison with US filter specifications.
Centimeter per Second to other face velocity & air permeability units
| Conversion | 1 cm/s equals |
|---|---|
| centimeter per second to meter per second | 0.01 m/s |
| centimeter per second to decimeter per second | 0.1 dm/s |
| centimeter per second to millimeter per second | 10 mm/s |
| centimeter per second to meter per minute | 0.6 m/min |
| centimeter per second to foot per minute | 1.968503937 ft/min |
| centimeter per second to liter per square meter per second | 10 L/(m²·s) |
| centimeter per second to milliliter per second per square centimeter | 1 mL/(s·cm²) |
| centimeter per second to cubic centimeter per second per square centimeter | 1 cm³/(s·cm²) |
| centimeter per second to liter per square decimeter per minute | 6 L/(dm²·min) |
| centimeter per second to cubic decimeter per square centimeter per minute | 0.06 dm³/(cm²·min) |
| centimeter per second to cubic foot per square foot per minute | 1.968503937 ft³/(ft²·min) |
Frequently asked questions
How many fpm is 1 cm/s?
1 cm/s = 1.968503937 ft/min.
How many feet per minute are in 1 centimeter per second?
1 cm/s = 1.968503937 ft/min.
How do I convert centimeters per second to feet per minute?
Multiply the value in cm/s by 1.968503937. For example, 15 cm/s × 1.968503937 = 29.52755906 ft/min.
Is the cm/s to ft/min conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 2 with SI prefix centi.
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "foot per minute (ft/min)".
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