Feet per second.
ft/s to Nautical mile per Seconds Converter — ft/s to nmi/s
Convert ft/s (ft/s) to Nautical mile per Seconds (nmi/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 ft/s = 0.0001645788 nautical mile per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
ft/s to Nautical mile per Seconds converter
Converter
Speed Converter
Convert road, aviation, marine, lab, and scientific speed units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Distance divided by time.
Result = input x 0.3048 / 1852.
Speed uses meters per second as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting ft/s to Nautical mile per Seconds
ft/s and Nautical mile per Seconds both describe speed, and the conversion matters whenever a maritime or aviation speed (knots) needs to be compared against a road speed (mph). Specifically: Feet per second, and distance divided by time.
Formula
nautical mile per seconds = ft/s × 0.000164578833693
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 ft/s equals 0.3048 base units, and 1 nautical mile per seconds equals 1852 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct ft/s-to-nautical mile per seconds factor of 0.000164578833693.
Simple example
1 ft/s × 0.0001645788337 = 0.0001645788 nmi/s
1 ft/s = 0.0001645788 nautical mile per seconds.
Real-world example
10 ft/s × 0.0001645788337 = 0.0016457883 nmi/s
10 ft/s = 0.0016457883 nautical mile per seconds.
Conversion table
| ft/s (ft/s) | Nautical mile per Seconds (nmi/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft/s | 0.0001645788 nmi/s |
| 5 ft/s | 0.0008228942 nmi/s |
| 10 ft/s | 0.0016457883 nmi/s |
| 25 ft/s | 0.0041144708 nmi/s |
| 50 ft/s | 0.0082289417 nmi/s |
| 100 ft/s | 0.0164578834 nmi/s |
Reverse conversion: Nautical mile per Seconds to ft/s
0.0001645788 nmi/s × 6076.115486 = 0.9999997953 ft/s
0.0001645788 nautical mile per seconds = 0.9999997953 ft/s.
ft/s = nautical mile per seconds × 6076.11548556
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Nautical mile per Seconds to ft/s.
Understanding the ft/s (ft/s)
Feet per second.
Understanding the Nautical mile per Seconds (nmi/s)
Distance divided by time.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many nautical mile per seconds are in 1 ft/s?
1 ft/s equals 0.0001645788 nautical mile per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert ft/s to nautical mile per seconds?
Multiply the ft/s value by 0.0001645788337. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert nautical mile per seconds back to ft/s?
Use the reverse factor: 1 nautical mile per seconds equals 6,076.115486 ft/s. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a ft/s?
ft/s (ft/s) is a unit of speed.
What is a nautical mile per seconds?
Nautical mile per Seconds (nmi/s) is a unit of speed.
Is the ft/s to nautical mile per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both ft/s and nautical mile per seconds are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.0001645788337 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.