Converting from Seconds per foot (spf) to Speed of sound in water (ssiw) | Speed

What is Seconds per foot (spf)

Seconds per foot (spf) is a unit used to measure the time taken for sound waves to travel a distance of one foot through a medium, typically water. It provides crucial information about the speed of sound in water.

What is Speed of sound in water (ssiw)

Speed of sound in water (ssiw) is a unit that represents the velocity at which sound waves travel through water. It plays a significant role in various underwater applications, including sonar and underwater communication systems.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion formulas between spf and ssiw are as follows:

• To convert spf to ssiw:
  ssiw=spf1​×0.000205668
• To convert ssiw to spf:
  spf=ssiw1​×0.000205668

Examples

1. Converting 6 spf to ssiw:
   ssiw=61​×0.000205668=0.000034278ssiw
2. Converting 16 ssiw to spf:
   spf=161​×0.000205668=0.00001285425spf
3. Additional conversions:
   • 10 spf to ssiw:
     0.0000205668ssiw
   • 6 ssiw to spf:
     0.000034278spf

Use this page to perform converting from Seconds per foot (spf) to Speed of sound in water (ssiw) effortlessly.