Convert centimeter/hour to centimeter/minute
Please provide values below to convert centimeter/hour [cm/h] to centimeter/minute [cm/min], or Convert centimeter/minute to centimeter/hour.
How to Convert Centimeter/hour to Centimeter/minute
1 cm/h = 0.0166667966666407 cm/min
Example: convert 15 cm/h to cm/min:
15 cm/h = 15 × 0.0166667966666407 cm/min = 0.25000194999961 cm/min
Centimeter/hour to Centimeter/minute Conversion Table
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Centimeter/hour
Centimeter per hour (cm/h) is a unit of speed that measures the distance in centimeters traveled or covered in one hour.
History/Origin
The centimeter per hour has been used primarily in scientific and industrial contexts to measure slow rates of movement or growth, especially in fields like biology and material science. Its usage became more standardized with the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, cm/h is used in applications such as measuring the rate of biological growth, sedimentation, or the movement of fluids and materials in scientific research and engineering.
Centimeter/minute
A unit of speed representing the number of centimeters traveled per minute.
History/Origin
The centimeter per minute has been used in various scientific and industrial contexts to measure slow speeds, especially before the widespread adoption of SI units. It is derived from the centimeter, a metric unit of length, combined with the minute, a unit of time.
Current Use
Currently, the centimeter per minute is primarily used in specialized fields such as material testing, manufacturing processes, and scientific research where precise measurement of slow movements or rates is required. It is less common in everyday applications, having been largely replaced by SI units like meters per second.