Convert kilometer/second to mile/second
Please provide values below to convert kilometer/second [km/s] to mile/second [mi/s], or Convert mile/second to kilometer/second.
How to Convert Kilometer/second to Mile/second
1 km/s = 0.621371192237334 mi/s
Example: convert 15 km/s to mi/s:
15 km/s = 15 × 0.621371192237334 mi/s = 9.32056788356001 mi/s
Kilometer/second to Mile/second Conversion Table
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Kilometer/second
A kilometer per second (km/s) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one kilometer traveled in one second.
History/Origin
The kilometer per second has been used in scientific contexts, particularly in astronomy and physics, to measure high velocities such as the speed of celestial objects and spacecraft. Its usage became prominent with the development of precise measurement techniques in the 20th century.
Current Use
Today, km/s is primarily used in astronomy, astrophysics, and space science to describe the velocities of stars, galaxies, and spacecraft. It is also used in scientific research involving high-speed phenomena.
Mile/second
A mile per second (mi/s) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one mile traveled in one second.
History/Origin
The mile per second has been used primarily in scientific contexts, especially in astronomy and physics, to measure extremely high velocities such as those of celestial objects. Its usage has been limited due to the convenience of metric units in scientific measurement.
Current Use
Today, the mile per second is mainly used in scientific research, particularly in astrophysics and space science, to describe high-velocity phenomena like the speed of spacecraft, stars, or other celestial bodies.