Convert centimeter/second to kilometer/second

Please provide values below to convert centimeter/second [cm/s] to kilometer/second [km/s], or Convert kilometer/second to centimeter/second.




How to Convert Centimeter/second to Kilometer/second

1 cm/s = 1e-05 km/s

Example: convert 15 cm/s to km/s:
15 cm/s = 15 × 1e-05 km/s = 0.00015 km/s


Centimeter/second to Kilometer/second Conversion Table

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Centimeter/second

A unit of speed representing the distance of one centimeter traveled in one second.

History/Origin

The centimeter per second has been used in scientific and engineering contexts where metric units are standard, especially before the widespread adoption of SI units. It is a derived unit based on the centimeter and second, both of which have historical roots in the metric system developed in France during the late 18th century.

Current Use

The centimeter per second is primarily used in scientific research, fluid dynamics, and engineering applications where small-scale speed measurements are required. It is also used in certain fields like biology and physics for precise velocity measurements.


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.