Convert millimeter/minute to millimeter/hour
Please provide values below to convert millimeter/minute [mm/min] to millimeter/hour [mm/h], or Convert millimeter/hour to millimeter/minute.
How to Convert Millimeter/minute to Millimeter/hour
1 mm/min = 60.000000072 mm/h
Example: convert 15 mm/min to mm/h:
15 mm/min = 15 × 60.000000072 mm/h = 900.00000108 mm/h
Millimeter/minute to Millimeter/hour 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.
Millimeter/hour
Millimeter per hour (mm/h) is a unit of measurement that indicates the rate of rainfall or precipitation, representing how many millimeters of water fall in one hour.
History/Origin
The millimeter per hour has been used in meteorology and hydrology to quantify rainfall intensity, especially with the advent of precise rain gauges and weather measurement tools in the 20th century.
Current Use
Today, mm/h is commonly used in weather forecasting, climate studies, and hydrological assessments to measure and communicate the intensity of rainfall events.