Feet Per Minute to Meters Per Second
Convert feet per minute to meters per second instantly — one foot per minute is 0.00508 meters per second.
| Feet Per Minute | Meters Per Second |
|---|---|
| 1 ft/min | 0.00508 m/s |
| 2 ft/min | 0.01016 m/s |
| 3 ft/min | 0.01524 m/s |
| 5 ft/min | 0.0254 m/s |
| 10 ft/min | 0.0508 m/s |
| 25 ft/min | 0.127 m/s |
| 50 ft/min | 0.254 m/s |
| 100 ft/min | 0.508 m/s |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Feet Per Minute field.
- The Meters Per Second figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Meters Per Second field converts back to Feet Per Minute the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Feet Per Minute to Meters Per Second formula
To convert feet per minute to meters per second, multiply by 0.00508.
m/s = ft/min × 0.00508
Why this factor: the foot per minute and the meter per second are both defined against the meter per second, so dividing one definition by the other gives 0.00508 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 0.00508 — or use the Meters Per Second to Feet Per Minute converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 100 ft/min. Multiply by 0.00508 to get 0.508 m/s.
100 ft/min × 0.00508 = 0.508 m/s
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is a foot per minute?
Feet per minute is the conventional speed unit for slow, steady industrial motion.
Definition: Exactly 0.00508 meter per second — one sixtieth of a foot per second.
Where it is used: HVAC air velocity, lift and hoist speeds, and machining surface speeds in the US.
What is a meter per second?
Meters per second is the SI unit of speed, and the one physics equations expect.
Definition: Derived directly from the meter and the second.
Where it is used: Physics and engineering calculations, wind speed in meteorology, and sound and projectile velocities.
Feet Per Minute vs Meters Per Second
The foot per minute is an imperial unit while the meter per second is an SI unit. That is why the factor between them is not a round number: the two systems were defined independently and only later tied together by exact agreement.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters per second are in a foot per minute?
One foot per minute equals 0.00508 meters per second.
What is the formula to convert feet per minute to meters per second?
Multiply the number of feet per minute by 0.00508. To reverse it, divide by 0.00508 instead.
How do I convert meters per second back to feet per minute?
Divide by 0.00508, which is the same as multiplying by 196.850394.
How many meters per second are in 10 feet per minute?
10 ft/min works out to 0.0508 m/s.
How is the foot per minute defined?
Exactly 0.00508 meter per second — one sixtieth of a foot per second.