Feet per minute to Millimeters per hour conversion

How to convert feet per minute to millimeters per hour?

To convert feet per minute (ft/min) to millimeters per hour (mm/hr), you need to follow these steps:

1. Convert feet to millimeters:

   • 1 foot = 304.8 millimeters

2. Convert minutes to hours:

   • 1 minute = 1/60 of an hour

So, to convert 1 ft/min to mm/hr:

$1 \text{ ft/min} \times 304.8 \text{ mm/ft} \times 60 \text{ min/hr} = 18,288 \text{ mm/hr}$

Therefore, 1 ft/min is equal to 18,288 mm/hr.

Real World Examples

Example 1: 5 ft/min

Using the conversion method:

$5 \text{ ft/min} \times 304.8 \text{ mm/ft} \times 60 \text{ min/hr} = 91,440 \text{ mm/hr}$

Example 2: 10 ft/min

Using the conversion method:

$10 \text{ ft/min} \times 304.8 \text{ mm/ft} \times 60 \text{ min/hr} = 182,880 \text{ mm/hr}$

Example 3: 50 ft/min

Using the conversion method:

$50 \text{ ft/min} \times 304.8 \text{ mm/ft} \times 60 \text{ min/hr} = 914,400 \text{ mm/hr}$

Practical Applications

1. Conveyor Belts:

   • A conveyor belt speeds might be measured in ft/min. For example, a conveyor belt running at 5 ft/min would transport items at a rate of 91,440 mm/hr.

2. Elevators:

   • Elevator speed in a low-rise building might be approximately 50 ft/min, which translates to 914,400 mm/hr.

3. Flow Rates:

   • In industries like chemical processing, the flow rate of a material moving through pipes might be given in ft/min. For instance, a flow rate of 10 ft/min represents 182,880 mm/hr in terms of fluid movement.

By understanding the conversion and contextual applications, you can better grasp how this speed unit influences various mechanical and industrial processes.