Ftmin to knot converter (ftmin to kn)

Conversion Formula

1 ftmin = 0.009875 kn

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Foot per minute = 0.005080 meters per second
   1 Knot = 0.514444 meters per second
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 ftmin = (0.005080 m/s) / (0.514444 m/s/kn) = 0.009875 kn
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in ftmin by 0.009875 to get the equivalent in kn

Example Conversion

Convert 5 ftmin to kn:

5 ftmin × 0.009875 = 0.049374 kn