Converting from Foot per minute (fpm) to Seconds per mile (spm)

What is Foot per minute (fpm)

Foot per minute (fpm) is a unit of speed that measures the distance in feet traveled in one minute. It is commonly used to express speeds in applications such as conveyor belt speeds, escalators, and other moving machinery.

What is Seconds per mile (spm)

Seconds per mile (spm) is a unit of speed that measures the time in seconds taken to travel one mile. It is often used in athletics, particularly in track and field events such as running, cycling, and swimming.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from fpm to spm, you can use the following formula:

spm=fpm1​×60×5280

To convert from spm to fpm, you can use the following formula:

fpm=spm1​×60×5280

Examples

1. Converting 10 fpm to spm:

spm=101​×60×5280=31680

2. Converting 14 spm to fpm:

fpm=141​×60×5280=22628.57

3. Converting 9 fpm to spm:

spm=91​×60×5280=35200

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