Converting from Inch per second (ips) to Seconds per foot (spf)

What is Inch per second (ips)

Inch per second (ips) is a unit of speed that measures the distance traveled in inches per second. It is commonly used in industries that require precise measurements of speed.

What is Seconds per foot (spf)

Seconds per foot (spf) is the reciprocal of inch per second, measuring how many seconds it takes to travel one foot. This unit is useful for determining the time it would take to cover a certain distance.

Conversion Formulas

The default conversion between inch per second (ips) and seconds per foot (spf) is:

1 ips=12 spf

1 spf=12 ips

Other conversions include:

• 9 ips = 1.333333 spf
• 9 spf = 1.333333 ips
• 7 ips = 1.714286 spf
• 7 spf = 1.714286 ips
• 4 ips = 3 spf
• 4 spf = 3 ips

Examples

1. Convert 6 ips to spf:

6 ips×12 ips1 spf​=0.5 spf

2. Convert 10 spf to ips:

10 spf×1 spf12 ips​=120 ips

By using these conversion formulas, you can easily switch between inch per second (ips) and seconds per foot (spf) to suit your speed measurement needs.