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meter per second to foot per minute

Convert meter per second (m/s) to foot per minute (ft/min). Use an editable speed converter, conversion formula, and reference table.

196.8503937

1 m/s = 196.8503937 ft/min

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Conversion formula

ft/min = m/s × 196.8503937

One meter per second equals 196.8503937 foot per minute. Multiply your value in meter per second by this factor to get foot per minute. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.

Worked example

To convert 5 meter per second:
5 × 196.8503937 = 984.2519685 ft/min

Conversion table

meter per second (m/s)foot per minute (ft/min)
0.011.968503937
0.119.68503937
1196.8503937
2393.7007874
5984.2519685
101,968.503937
254,921.259843
509,842.519685
10019,685.03937
1000196,850.3937

About these measurements

Speed is distance traveled per unit of time.

The base reference used here is the meter per second. One meter per second is 1 base units; one foot per minute is 0.00508 base units.

Important distinctions

Mach is excluded because the speed of sound depends on medium and temperature.

Precision

The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.

Common questions

How do I convert m/s to ft/min?

Multiply the quantity in m/s by 196.8503937. You can also type the value into the converter above.

Can I reverse the conversion?

Yes. Use the swap button or open the foot per minute to meter per second converter.

Reference

NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.

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