Convert kilometer/minute to centimeter/second
Please provide values below to convert kilometer/minute [km/min] to centimeter/second [cm/s], or Convert centimeter/second to kilometer/minute.
How to Convert Kilometer/minute to Centimeter/second
1 km/min = 1666.66666667 cm/s
Example: convert 15 km/min to cm/s:
15 km/min = 15 × 1666.66666667 cm/s = 25000.00000005 cm/s
Kilometer/minute to Centimeter/second Conversion Table
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Kilometer/minute
Kilometer per minute (km/min) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one kilometer traveled in one minute.
History/Origin
The kilometer per minute has been used primarily in contexts requiring rapid measurement of speed, such as in transportation and engineering, though it is less common than units like km/h or m/s. Its usage has declined with the adoption of standardized SI units.
Current Use
Today, km/min is mainly used in specialized fields like aviation, military, or scientific calculations where high-speed measurements are relevant, but it is not a standard unit in everyday measurements or most international standards.
Centimeter/second
A unit of speed representing the distance of one centimeter traveled in one second.
History/Origin
The centimeter per second has been used in scientific and engineering contexts where metric units are standard, especially before the widespread adoption of SI units. It is a derived unit based on the centimeter and second, both of which have historical roots in the metric system developed in France during the late 18th century.
Current Use
The centimeter per second is primarily used in scientific research, fluid dynamics, and engineering applications where small-scale speed measurements are required. It is also used in certain fields like biology and physics for precise velocity measurements.