Convert centimeter/hour to yard/hour
Please provide values below to convert centimeter/hour [cm/h] to yard/hour [yd/h], or Convert yard/hour to centimeter/hour.
How to Convert Centimeter/hour to Yard/hour
1 cm/h = 0.0109362204724409 yd/h
Example: convert 15 cm/h to yd/h:
15 cm/h = 15 × 0.0109362204724409 yd/h = 0.164043307086614 yd/h
Centimeter/hour to Yard/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.
Yard/hour
Yard per hour (yd/h) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one yard traveled in one hour.
History/Origin
The yard has been a traditional unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, and units like yard per hour have historically been used for measuring slow speeds, especially in contexts like textiles and manufacturing. Its usage has declined with the adoption of metric units.
Current Use
Yard per hour is rarely used today, primarily in specialized or historical contexts. It may still be referenced in certain industries or for conversions involving imperial units, but it is largely replaced by metric units such as meters per second or kilometers per hour.