Convert kilometer/minute to kilometer/second
Please provide values below to convert kilometer/minute [km/min] to kilometer/second [km/s], or Convert kilometer/second to kilometer/minute.
How to Convert Kilometer/minute to Kilometer/second
1 km/min = 0.0166666666667 km/s
Example: convert 15 km/min to km/s:
15 km/min = 15 × 0.0166666666667 km/s = 0.2500000000005 km/s
Kilometer/minute to Kilometer/second Conversion Table
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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.
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.