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Correction for the speed of a Crocodile

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How fast is 647 inches per minute?
It's about one-tenth as fast as a Crocodile
The speed of a Crocodile is about 6,400 inches per minute.
(American Crocodile, Crocodylus acutus) (swimming speed)
An American crocodile can reach speeds in the water of up to 6,600 inches per minute. On land, larger crocodiles can "gallop" when fleeing danger at speeds of up to 13,000 inches per minute.
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