Convert kilometer/minute to knot (UK)
Please provide values below to convert kilometer/minute [km/min] to knot (UK) [kt (UK)], or Convert knot (UK) to kilometer/minute.
How to Convert Kilometer/minute to Knot (Uk)
1 km/min = 32.3767094924223 kt (UK)
Example: convert 15 km/min to kt (UK):
15 km/min = 15 × 32.3767094924223 kt (UK) = 485.650642386335 kt (UK)
Kilometer/minute to Knot (Uk) 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.
Knot (Uk)
A knot (kt) is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, commonly used in maritime and aviation contexts.
History/Origin
The knot originated in the 17th century as a measure for sailors to estimate their speed using a device called a chip log, which involved counting the number of knots that passed through a sailor's hands over a specific time interval. It became standardized as a nautical speed unit over time.
Current Use
Today, the knot is primarily used in maritime and aviation industries worldwide to measure vessel and aircraft speeds, maintaining its historical significance and practical application.