Question 1

How do I convert feet per minute to mph?

Accepted Answer

Divide by 88. 5,280 ft/min = 60 mph. Elevator speeds are often given in ft/min.

Question 2

What is a typical elevator speed in ft/min?

Accepted Answer

Residential: 100-200 ft/min. Office: 500-700 ft/min. High-rise express: 1,000-2,000 ft/min.

Question 3

What's the fastest speed possible?

Accepted Answer

The speed of light (299,792,458 m/s or about 670 million mph) is the universal speed limit. Nothing with mass can reach it.

Question 4

Why do pilots and sailors use knots?

Accepted Answer

One knot = one nautical mile per hour. Nautical miles relate directly to Earth's latitude (1 nm = 1 minute of latitude), simplifying navigation.

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