Converting from Foot per minute (fpm) to Inch per minute (ipm)

What is Foot per minute (fpm)

Foot per minute (fpm) is a unit of speed that measures the distance in feet that an object travels in one minute. It is commonly used in various industries to measure the speed of movement.

What is Inch per minute (ipm)

Inch per minute (ipm) is another unit of speed that measures the distance in inches that an object travels in one minute. It is commonly used in machining and manufacturing to determine the rate of cutting or moving parts.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from Foot per minute (fpm) to Inch per minute (ipm), you can use the formula:

ipm=fpm×12

Conversely, to convert from Inch per minute (ipm) to Foot per minute (fpm), you can use the formula:

fpm=ipm×0.08333333

Examples

1. Convert 10 fpm to ipm:

10 fpm×12=120 ipm

2. Convert 20 ipm to fpm:

20 ipm×0.08333333=1.6666666 fpm

3. Convert 5 fpm to ipm:

5 fpm×12=60 ipm

4. Convert 30 ipm to fpm:

30 ipm×0.08333333=2.5 fpm

By using the conversion formulas provided, you can easily convert between Foot per minute (fpm) and Inch per minute (ipm) to meet your specific measurement needs.