Seconds per foot is a unit of measure often used in contexts such as swimming, where it can help gauge speed over a certain distance. This unit essentially indicates how many seconds it takes for an object or person to travel one foot. While commonly overlooked, understanding seconds per foot can be useful for athletes aiming to monitor and improve their pace, giving them insights into efficiency and endurance patterns. Interestingly, while the metric system’s prevalence has limited the widespread use of seconds per foot globally, this unit remains quite meaningful in certain sports and engineering applications, where precision in short-distance timing is critical. It highlights the fascinating intersection of distance and time, providing a unique perspective on movement efficiency.
In the realm of running and cycling, “minute per kilometre” is a popular metric for gauging pace. Interestingly, this unit provides not just a measure of speed, but also a direct reflection of endurance and efficiency. Unlike average speed, which can fluctuate due to various factors, the consistent effort to maintain a specific “minute per kilometre” pace speaks volumes about an athlete’s stamina.
Moreover, elite marathon runners often achieve paces under 3 minutes per kilometre, which means sustaining speeds over 20 km/h for the entire race! For regular fitness enthusiasts, tracking your advancement using this metric can be motivating, as even slight improvements translate directly to reduced time over longer distances, showcasing enhanced performance and endurance.
Seconds per foot | Minutes per kilometre |
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0.1
s/ft
|
5.46807
min/km
|
0.2
s/ft
|
10.93613
min/km
|
0.3
s/ft
|
16.4042
min/km
|
0.4
s/ft
|
21.87227
min/km
|
0.5
s/ft
|
27.34033
min/km
|
0.6
s/ft
|
32.8084
min/km
|
0.7
s/ft
|
38.27647
min/km
|
0.8
s/ft
|
43.74453
min/km
|
0.9
s/ft
|
49.2126
min/km
|
1
s/ft
|
54.68066
min/km
|
1.1
s/ft
|
60.14873
min/km
|
1.2
s/ft
|
65.6168
min/km
|
1.3
s/ft
|
71.08486
min/km
|
1.4
s/ft
|
76.55293
min/km
|
1.5
s/ft
|
82.021
min/km
|
1.6
s/ft
|
87.48906
min/km
|
1.7
s/ft
|
92.95713
min/km
|
1.8
s/ft
|
98.4252
min/km
|
1.9
s/ft
|
103.89326
min/km
|
2
s/ft
|
109.36133
min/km
|
2.1
s/ft
|
114.8294
min/km
|
2.2
s/ft
|
120.29746
min/km
|
2.3
s/ft
|
125.76553
min/km
|
2.4
s/ft
|
131.2336
min/km
|
2.5
s/ft
|
136.70166
min/km
|
2.6
s/ft
|
142.16973
min/km
|
2.7
s/ft
|
147.6378
min/km
|
2.8
s/ft
|
153.10586
min/km
|
2.9
s/ft
|
158.57393
min/km
|
3
s/ft
|
164.04199
min/km
|
3.1
s/ft
|
169.51006
min/km
|
3.2
s/ft
|
174.97813
min/km
|
3.3
s/ft
|
180.44619
min/km
|
3.4
s/ft
|
185.91426
min/km
|
3.5
s/ft
|
191.38233
min/km
|
3.6
s/ft
|
196.85039
min/km
|
3.7
s/ft
|
202.31846
min/km
|
3.8
s/ft
|
207.78653
min/km
|
3.9
s/ft
|
213.25459
min/km
|
4
s/ft
|
218.72266
min/km
|
4.1
s/ft
|
224.19073
min/km
|
4.2
s/ft
|
229.65879
min/km
|
4.3
s/ft
|
235.12686
min/km
|
4.4
s/ft
|
240.59493
min/km
|
4.5
s/ft
|
246.06299
min/km
|
4.6
s/ft
|
251.53106
min/km
|
4.7
s/ft
|
257
min/km
|
4.8
s/ft
|
262.46719
min/km
|
4.9
s/ft
|
267.93526
min/km
|
5
s/ft
|
273.40332
min/km
|
5.1
s/ft
|
278.87139
min/km
|
5.2
s/ft
|
284.33946
min/km
|
5.3
s/ft
|
289.80752
min/km
|
5.4
s/ft
|
295.27559
min/km
|
5.5
s/ft
|
300.74366
min/km
|
5.6
s/ft
|
306.21172
min/km
|
5.7
s/ft
|
311.67979
min/km
|
5.8
s/ft
|
317.14786
min/km
|
5.9
s/ft
|
322.61592
min/km
|
6
s/ft
|
328.08399
min/km
|
6.1
s/ft
|
333.55206
min/km
|
6.2
s/ft
|
339.02012
min/km
|
6.3
s/ft
|
344.48819
min/km
|
6.4
s/ft
|
349.95626
min/km
|
6.5
s/ft
|
355.42432
min/km
|
6.6
s/ft
|
360.89239
min/km
|
6.7
s/ft
|
366.36045
min/km
|
6.8
s/ft
|
371.82852
min/km
|
6.9
s/ft
|
377.29659
min/km
|
7
s/ft
|
382.76465
min/km
|
7.1
s/ft
|
388.23272
min/km
|
7.2
s/ft
|
393.70079
min/km
|
7.3
s/ft
|
399.16885
min/km
|
7.4
s/ft
|
404.63692
min/km
|
7.5
s/ft
|
410.10499
min/km
|
7.6
s/ft
|
415.57305
min/km
|
7.7
s/ft
|
421.04112
min/km
|
7.8
s/ft
|
426.50919
min/km
|
7.9
s/ft
|
431.97725
min/km
|
8
s/ft
|
437.44532
min/km
|
8.1
s/ft
|
442.91339
min/km
|
8.2
s/ft
|
448.38145
min/km
|
8.3
s/ft
|
453.84952
min/km
|
8.4
s/ft
|
459.31759
min/km
|
8.5
s/ft
|
464.78565
min/km
|
8.6
s/ft
|
470.25372
min/km
|
8.7
s/ft
|
475.72178
min/km
|
8.8
s/ft
|
481.18985
min/km
|
8.9
s/ft
|
486.65792
min/km
|
9
s/ft
|
492.12598
min/km
|
9.1
s/ft
|
497.59405
min/km
|
9.2
s/ft
|
503.06212
min/km
|
9.3
s/ft
|
508.53018
min/km
|
9.4
s/ft
|
513.99825
min/km
|
9.5
s/ft
|
519.46632
min/km
|
9.6
s/ft
|
524.93438
min/km
|
9.7
s/ft
|
530.40245
min/km
|
9.8
s/ft
|
535.87052
min/km
|
9.9
s/ft
|
541.33858
min/km
|
10
s/ft
|
546.80665
min/km
|
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