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

What is Seconds per foot (spf)

Seconds per foot (spf) is a unit of speed that represents the time taken to travel one foot. It is commonly used to measure the speed of various mechanical devices, such as conveyor belts or drills.

What is Inch per second (ips)

Inch per second (ips) is a unit of speed that represents the distance traveled in one second. It is often used in engineering and manufacturing to express the speed of movement in small increments.

Conversion Formulas

The default conversion between spf and ips is:

• 1 spf = 12 ips
• 1 ips = 12 spf

Other conversions include:

• 4 spf = 3 ips
• 4 ips = 3 spf
• 13 spf = 0.9230769 ips
• 13 ips = 0.9230769 spf
• 9 spf = 1.333333 ips
• 9 ips = 1.333333 spf

To convert from spf to ips, use the formula:

ips=spf12​

To convert from ips to spf, use the formula:

spf=ips12​

Examples

1. Convert 5 spf to ips:

ips=512​=2.4 ips

2. Convert 7 ips to spf:

spf=712​≈1.7143 spf

Use this information to perform conversions between Seconds per foot (spf) and Inch per second (ips) easily.