Convert knot (UK) to yard/minute
Please provide values below to convert knot (UK) [kt (UK)] to yard/minute [yd/min], or Convert yard/minute to knot (UK).
How to Convert Knot (Uk) to Yard/minute
1 kt (UK) = 33.7777777755906 yd/min
Example: convert 15 kt (UK) to yd/min:
15 kt (UK) = 15 × 33.7777777755906 yd/min = 506.666666633858 yd/min
Knot (Uk) to Yard/minute Conversion Table
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Knot (Uk)
A knot (kt) is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, commonly used in maritime and aviation contexts.
History/Origin
The knot originated in the 17th century as a measure for sailors to estimate their speed using a device called a chip log, which involved counting the number of knots that passed through a sailor's hands over a specific time interval. It became standardized as a nautical speed unit over time.
Current Use
Today, the knot is primarily used in maritime and aviation industries worldwide to measure vessel and aircraft speeds, maintaining its historical significance and practical application.
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.