Convert kilometer/minute to millimeter/second
Please provide values below to convert kilometer/minute [km/min] to millimeter/second [mm/s], or Convert millimeter/second to kilometer/minute.
How to Convert Kilometer/minute to Millimeter/second
1 km/min = 16666.6666667 mm/s
Example: convert 15 km/min to mm/s:
15 km/min = 15 × 16666.6666667 mm/s = 250000.0000005 mm/s
Kilometer/minute to Millimeter/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.
Millimeter/second
Millimeter per second (mm/s) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one millimeter traveled in one second.
History/Origin
The millimeter per second has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure small-scale velocities, especially in fields like fluid dynamics and material science, as a standard unit derived from the metric system.
Current Use
Today, mm/s is commonly used in scientific research, engineering, and technical applications to quantify low velocities, such as in microfluidics, biomechanics, and precision manufacturing.