Foot per second to Mile per hour Converter
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Unit Description
Foot per second (ft/s)
Definition
Foot per second (ft/s) is a unit of speed expressing the number of feet traveled in one second. It provides more precise speed measurements in imperial systems and is commonly used in engineering and scientific applications within imperial unit systems.
History
Foot per second developed as a more precise alternative to mile per hour for engineering and scientific applications in imperial systems. It provided appropriate scaling for applications requiring finer speed resolution than mph could practically provide.
Current Use
Ft/s is used in engineering calculations, ballistics, fluid dynamics, and scientific applications within imperial systems. It's standard for projectile velocities, fluid flow rates, and engineering applications requiring precise speed measurements in imperial units.
Mile per hour (mph)
Definition
Mile per hour (mph) is a unit of speed expressing the number of miles traveled in one hour. It's the primary speed unit used in the United States and United Kingdom, providing a familiar measure for vehicle speeds and general motion in imperial systems.
History
Mile per hour developed with the imperial system and became standard in English-speaking countries. It provided a practical scale for measuring speeds using familiar mile distances, becoming deeply embedded in American and British transportation systems and regulations.
Current Use
Mph is extensively used in the United States and United Kingdom for vehicle speed limits, automotive speedometers, weather reporting, and general speed measurements. It's standard for road signs, traffic regulations, and vehicle specifications in countries using imperial units.
Conversion Table
Foot per second(ft/s) | Mile per hour(mph) |
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1 | 0.681818 |
2 | 1.36364 |
3 | 2.04545 |
4 | 2.72727 |
5 | 3.40909 |
6 | 4.09091 |
7 | 4.77273 |
8 | 5.45455 |
9 | 6.13636 |
10 | 6.81818 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Foot per second to Mile per hour
- Conversion Factor: 1 ft/s = 0.681818 mph
- Conversion Formula: mph = ft/s ÷ 1.46667
- Calculation: 1 ft/s ÷ 1.46667 = 0.681818 mph
Convert 10 Foot per second to Mile per hour
- Conversion Factor: 1 ft/s = 0.681818 mph
- Conversion Formula: mph = ft/s ÷ 1.46667
- Calculation: 10 ft/s ÷ 1.46667 = 6.81818 mph
Convert 100 Foot per second to Mile per hour
- Conversion Factor: 1 ft/s = 0.681818 mph
- Conversion Formula: mph = ft/s ÷ 1.46667
- Calculation: 100 ft/s ÷ 1.46667 = 68.1818 mph
Convert 1,000 Foot per second to Mile per hour
- Conversion Factor: 1 ft/s = 0.681818 mph
- Conversion Formula: mph = ft/s ÷ 1.46667
- Calculation: 1,000 ft/s ÷ 1.46667 = 681.818 mph