Convert centimeter/second to mile/minute
Please provide values below to convert centimeter/second [cm/s] to mile/minute [mi/min], or Convert mile/minute to centimeter/second.
How to Convert Centimeter/second to Mile/minute
1 cm/s = 0.0003728227153424 mi/min
Example: convert 15 cm/s to mi/min:
15 cm/s = 15 × 0.0003728227153424 mi/min = 0.00559234073013601 mi/min
Centimeter/second to Mile/minute 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.
Mile/minute
A unit of speed representing the number of miles traveled per minute.
History/Origin
The mile per minute has been used historically in contexts such as aviation and transportation to measure rapid speeds before the widespread adoption of metric units and modern speed measurements like miles per hour or meters per second.
Current Use
Currently, mile per minute is rarely used in everyday contexts but may appear in specialized fields such as aviation, military, or scientific calculations where high-speed measurements are relevant.