Convert foot/minute to millimeter/minute
Please provide values below to convert foot/minute [ft/min] to millimeter/minute [mm/min], or Convert millimeter/minute to foot/minute.
How to Convert Foot/minute to Millimeter/minute
1 ft/min = 304.7999993904 mm/min
Example: convert 15 ft/min to mm/min:
15 ft/min = 15 × 304.7999993904 mm/min = 4571.999990856 mm/min
Foot/minute to Millimeter/minute Conversion Table
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Foot/minute
Foot per minute (ft/min) is a unit of speed representing the number of feet traveled in one minute.
History/Origin
The foot per minute has been used historically in engineering and construction to measure speed, especially in contexts where imperial units are standard. Its usage predates the widespread adoption of metric units.
Current Use
Today, ft/min is primarily used in fields such as HVAC, ventilation, and certain engineering applications to measure airflow or movement speed where imperial units are preferred.
Millimeter/minute
Millimeter per minute (mm/min) is a unit of speed that measures the distance in millimeters traveled per minute.
History/Origin
The millimeter per minute has been used in various scientific and industrial contexts to quantify slow speeds, especially in precision engineering and manufacturing processes. It is derived from the metric system's millimeter unit and the time unit minute, with usage increasing alongside the adoption of metric measurements.
Current Use
Today, mm/min is commonly used in fields such as machining, 3D printing, and material testing to specify the rate of movement or processing speed in precise, small-scale applications.