Convert millimeter/minute to kilometer/minute
Please provide values below to convert millimeter/minute [mm/min] to kilometer/minute [km/min], or Convert kilometer/minute to millimeter/minute.
How to Convert Millimeter/minute to Kilometer/minute
1 mm/min = 1.000000001998e-06 km/min
Example: convert 15 mm/min to km/min:
15 mm/min = 15 × 1.000000001998e-06 km/min = 1.500000002997e-05 km/min
Millimeter/minute to Kilometer/minute Conversion Table
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Millimeter/minute
Millimeter per minute (mm/min) is a unit of speed that measures the distance in millimeters traveled per minute.
History/Origin
The millimeter per minute has been used in various scientific and industrial contexts to quantify slow speeds, especially in precision engineering and manufacturing processes. It is derived from the metric system's millimeter unit and the time unit minute, with usage increasing alongside the adoption of metric measurements.
Current Use
Today, mm/min is commonly used in fields such as machining, 3D printing, and material testing to specify the rate of movement or processing speed in precise, small-scale applications.
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.