Convert centimeter/hour to mile/hour
Please provide values below to convert centimeter/hour [cm/h] to mile/hour [mi/h], or Convert mile/hour to centimeter/hour.
How to Convert Centimeter/hour to Mile/hour
1 cm/h = 6.21376163206872e-06 mi/h
Example: convert 15 cm/h to mi/h:
15 cm/h = 15 × 6.21376163206872e-06 mi/h = 9.32064244810308e-05 mi/h
Centimeter/hour to Mile/hour Conversion Table
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Centimeter/hour
Centimeter per hour (cm/h) is a unit of speed that measures the distance in centimeters traveled or covered in one hour.
History/Origin
The centimeter per hour has been used primarily in scientific and industrial contexts to measure slow rates of movement or growth, especially in fields like biology and material science. Its usage became more standardized with the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, cm/h is used in applications such as measuring the rate of biological growth, sedimentation, or the movement of fluids and materials in scientific research and engineering.
Mile/hour
Mile per hour (mi/h) is a unit of speed representing the number of miles traveled in one hour.
History/Origin
The mile per hour has been used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom for measuring speed, especially in transportation, since the adoption of the imperial system. Its usage dates back to the widespread use of miles as a distance measure before metric standardization.
Current Use
Today, mi/h is commonly used in the United States and some other countries to express vehicle speeds, speed limits, and other transportation-related velocities. It remains a standard unit in contexts where the imperial system is prevalent.