Convert millimeter/minute to mile/second
Please provide values below to convert millimeter/minute [mm/min] to mile/second [mi/s], or Convert mile/second to millimeter/minute.
How to Convert Millimeter/minute to Mile/second
1 mm/min = 1.03561865580013e-08 mi/s
Example: convert 15 mm/min to mi/s:
15 mm/min = 15 × 1.03561865580013e-08 mi/s = 1.55342798370019e-07 mi/s
Millimeter/minute to Mile/second Conversion Table
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Millimeter/minute
Millimeter per minute (mm/min) is a unit of speed that measures the distance in millimeters traveled per minute.
History/Origin
The millimeter per minute has been used in various scientific and industrial contexts to quantify slow speeds, especially in precision engineering and manufacturing processes. It is derived from the metric system's millimeter unit and the time unit minute, with usage increasing alongside the adoption of metric measurements.
Current Use
Today, mm/min is commonly used in fields such as machining, 3D printing, and material testing to specify the rate of movement or processing speed in precise, small-scale applications.
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.