Convert foot/minute to knot (UK)
Please provide values below to convert foot/minute [ft/min] to knot (UK) [kt (UK)], or Convert knot (UK) to foot/minute.
How to Convert Foot/minute to Knot (Uk)
1 ft/min = 0.0098684210532706 kt (UK)
Example: convert 15 ft/min to kt (UK):
15 ft/min = 15 × 0.0098684210532706 kt (UK) = 0.148026315799059 kt (UK)
Foot/minute to Knot (Uk) 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.
Knot (Uk)
A knot (kt) is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, commonly used in maritime and aviation contexts.
History/Origin
The knot originated in the 17th century as a measure for sailors to estimate their speed using a device called a chip log, which involved counting the number of knots that passed through a sailor's hands over a specific time interval. It became standardized as a nautical speed unit over time.
Current Use
Today, the knot is primarily used in maritime and aviation industries worldwide to measure vessel and aircraft speeds, maintaining its historical significance and practical application.