Convert yard/minute to centimeter/second
Please provide values below to convert yard/minute [yd/min] to centimeter/second [cm/s], or Convert centimeter/second to yard/minute.
How to Convert Yard/minute to Centimeter/second
1 yd/min = 1.524 cm/s
Example: convert 15 yd/min to cm/s:
15 yd/min = 15 × 1.524 cm/s = 22.86 cm/s
Yard/minute to Centimeter/second Conversion Table
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Yard/minute
Yard per minute (yd/min) is a unit of speed representing the number of yards traveled in one minute.
History/Origin
The yard has been a traditional unit of length in the imperial system, and the yard per minute has historically been used to measure slow speeds, especially in contexts like machinery or manufacturing. Its usage has declined with the adoption of metric units.
Current Use
Today, yard per minute is rarely used in modern applications but may still be encountered in specific industries or legacy systems where imperial units are retained for measurement of speed or rate.
Centimeter/second
A unit of speed representing the distance of one centimeter traveled in one second.
History/Origin
The centimeter per second has been used in scientific and engineering contexts where metric units are standard, especially before the widespread adoption of SI units. It is a derived unit based on the centimeter and second, both of which have historical roots in the metric system developed in France during the late 18th century.
Current Use
The centimeter per second is primarily used in scientific research, fluid dynamics, and engineering applications where small-scale speed measurements are required. It is also used in certain fields like biology and physics for precise velocity measurements.