Convert millimeter/minute to kilometer/second
Please provide values below to convert millimeter/minute [mm/min] to kilometer/second [km/s], or Convert kilometer/second to millimeter/minute.
How to Convert Millimeter/minute to Kilometer/second
1 mm/min = 1.66666667e-08 km/s
Example: convert 15 mm/min to km/s:
15 mm/min = 15 × 1.66666667e-08 km/s = 2.500000005e-07 km/s
Millimeter/minute to Kilometer/second 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/second
A kilometer per second (km/s) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one kilometer traveled in one second.
History/Origin
The kilometer per second has been used in scientific contexts, particularly in astronomy and physics, to measure high velocities such as the speed of celestial objects and spacecraft. Its usage became prominent with the development of precise measurement techniques in the 20th century.
Current Use
Today, km/s is primarily used in astronomy, astrophysics, and space science to describe the velocities of stars, galaxies, and spacecraft. It is also used in scientific research involving high-speed phenomena.