Kilometer per hour to Foot per second Converter
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Unit Description
Kilometer per hour (km/h)
Definition
Kilometer per hour (km/h) is a unit of speed expressing the number of kilometers traveled in one hour. It's one of the most commonly used speed units worldwide, providing an intuitive measure for vehicle speeds and general motion.
History
Kilometer per hour became widely adopted with the development of the metric system and motorized transportation. It provided a practical scale for measuring vehicle speeds and became the standard speed unit in most countries using the metric system, particularly for road traffic regulations.
Current Use
Km/h is extensively used for vehicle speed limits, automotive speedometers, weather reporting (wind speeds), and general speed measurements. It's the standard unit for road signs, traffic regulations, and vehicle specifications in most countries worldwide.
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.
Conversion Table
Kilometer per hour(km/h) | Foot per second(ft/s) |
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1 | 0.911344 |
2 | 1.82269 |
3 | 2.73403 |
4 | 3.64538 |
5 | 4.55672 |
6 | 5.46807 |
7 | 6.37941 |
8 | 7.29076 |
9 | 8.2021 |
10 | 9.11344 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Kilometer per hour to Foot per second
- Conversion Factor: 1 km/h = 0.911344 ft/s
- Conversion Formula: ft/s = km/h ÷ 1.09728
- Calculation: 1 km/h ÷ 1.09728 = 0.911344 ft/s
Convert 10 Kilometer per hour to Foot per second
- Conversion Factor: 1 km/h = 0.911344 ft/s
- Conversion Formula: ft/s = km/h ÷ 1.09728
- Calculation: 10 km/h ÷ 1.09728 = 9.11344 ft/s
Convert 100 Kilometer per hour to Foot per second
- Conversion Factor: 1 km/h = 0.911344 ft/s
- Conversion Formula: ft/s = km/h ÷ 1.09728
- Calculation: 100 km/h ÷ 1.09728 = 91.1344 ft/s
Convert 1,000 Kilometer per hour to Foot per second
- Conversion Factor: 1 km/h = 0.911344 ft/s
- Conversion Formula: ft/s = km/h ÷ 1.09728
- Calculation: 1,000 km/h ÷ 1.09728 = 911.344 ft/s