Convert centimeter/minute to kilometer/minute
Please provide values below to convert centimeter/minute [cm/min] to kilometer/minute [km/min], or Convert kilometer/minute to centimeter/minute.
How to Convert Centimeter/minute to Kilometer/minute
1 cm/min = 1.000000199998e-05 km/min
Example: convert 15 cm/min to km/min:
15 cm/min = 15 × 1.000000199998e-05 km/min = 0.0001500000299997 km/min
Centimeter/minute to Kilometer/minute 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/minute
Kilometer per minute (km/min) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one kilometer traveled in one minute.
History/Origin
The kilometer per minute has been used primarily in contexts requiring rapid measurement of speed, such as in transportation and engineering, though it is less common than units like km/h or m/s. Its usage has declined with the adoption of standardized SI units.
Current Use
Today, km/min is mainly used in specialized fields like aviation, military, or scientific calculations where high-speed measurements are relevant, but it is not a standard unit in everyday measurements or most international standards.