Convert centimeter/minute to kilometer/second
Please provide values below to convert centimeter/minute [cm/min] to kilometer/second [km/s], or Convert kilometer/second to centimeter/minute.
How to Convert Centimeter/minute to Kilometer/second
1 cm/min = 1.666667e-07 km/s
Example: convert 15 cm/min to km/s:
15 cm/min = 15 × 1.666667e-07 km/s = 2.5000005e-06 km/s
Centimeter/minute to Kilometer/second Conversion Table
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Centimeter/minute
A unit of speed representing the number of centimeters traveled per minute.
History/Origin
The centimeter per minute has been used in various scientific and industrial contexts to measure slow speeds, especially before the widespread adoption of SI units. It is derived from the centimeter, a metric unit of length, combined with the minute, a unit of time.
Current Use
Currently, the centimeter per minute is primarily used in specialized fields such as material testing, manufacturing processes, and scientific research where precise measurement of slow movements or rates is required. It is less common in everyday applications, having been largely replaced by SI units like meters per second.
Kilometer/second
A kilometer per second (km/s) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one kilometer traveled in one second.
History/Origin
The kilometer per second has been used in scientific contexts, particularly in astronomy and physics, to measure high velocities such as the speed of celestial objects and spacecraft. Its usage became prominent with the development of precise measurement techniques in the 20th century.
Current Use
Today, km/s is primarily used in astronomy, astrophysics, and space science to describe the velocities of stars, galaxies, and spacecraft. It is also used in scientific research involving high-speed phenomena.