Meters Per Second to Feet Per Minute
Convert meters per second to feet per minute instantly — one meter per second is 196.85 feet per minute.
| Meters Per Second | Feet Per Minute |
|---|---|
| 1 m/s | 196.850394 ft/min |
| 2 m/s | 393.700787 ft/min |
| 3 m/s | 590.551181 ft/min |
| 5 m/s | 984.251969 ft/min |
| 10 m/s | 1968.503937 ft/min |
| 25 m/s | 4921.259843 ft/min |
| 50 m/s | 9842.519685 ft/min |
| 100 m/s | 19685.03937 ft/min |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Meters Per Second field.
- The Feet Per Minute figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Feet Per Minute field converts back to Meters Per Second the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Meters Per Second to Feet Per Minute formula
Converting meters per second to feet per minute is a single multiplication by 196.850394.
ft/min = m/s × 196.850394
Why this factor: the meter per second and the foot per minute are both defined against the meter per second, so dividing one definition by the other gives 196.850394 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 196.850394 — or use the Feet Per Minute to Meters Per Second converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Given 30 m/s, multiplying by 196.850394 yields 5905.511811 ft/min.
30 m/s × 196.850394 = 5905.511811 ft/min
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
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.
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.
Meters Per Second vs Feet Per Minute
The meter per second is an SI unit while the foot per minute is an imperial 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 feet per minute are in a meter per second?
One meter per second equals 196.850394 feet per minute.
What is the formula to convert meters per second to feet per minute?
Multiply the number of meters per second by 196.850394. To reverse it, divide by 196.850394 instead.
How do I convert feet per minute back to meters per second?
Divide by 196.850394, which is the same as multiplying by 0.00508.
How many feet per minute are in 10 meters per second?
10 m/s works out to 1968.503937 ft/min.
How is the meter per second defined?
Derived directly from the meter and the second.