Convert centimeter/hour to foot/second
Please provide values below to convert centimeter/hour [cm/h] to foot/second [ft/s], or Convert foot/second to centimeter/hour.
How to Convert Centimeter/hour to Foot/second
1 cm/h = 9.11351706036745e-06 ft/s
Example: convert 15 cm/h to ft/s:
15 cm/h = 15 × 9.11351706036745e-06 ft/s = 0.000136702755905512 ft/s
Centimeter/hour to Foot/second Conversion Table
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Centimeter/hour
Centimeter per hour (cm/h) is a unit of speed that measures the distance in centimeters traveled or covered in one hour.
History/Origin
The centimeter per hour has been used primarily in scientific and industrial contexts to measure slow rates of movement or growth, especially in fields like biology and material science. Its usage became more standardized with the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, cm/h is used in applications such as measuring the rate of biological growth, sedimentation, or the movement of fluids and materials in scientific research and engineering.
Foot/second
Foot per second (ft/s) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one foot traveled in one second.
History/Origin
The foot per second has been used historically in engineering, physics, and aeronautics, originating from the imperial measurement system where the foot is a standard unit of length. Its usage predates the metric system and has been common in the United States and other countries using imperial units.
Current Use
Today, ft/s is primarily used in fields such as physics, engineering, and aviation to measure speeds, especially in contexts where imperial units are standard. It is also used in sports and safety standards related to speed measurements.