Convert kilometer/minute to mile/second
Please provide values below to convert kilometer/minute [km/min] to mile/second [mi/s], or Convert mile/second to kilometer/minute.
How to Convert Kilometer/minute to Mile/second
1 km/min = 0.0103561865373096 mi/s
Example: convert 15 km/min to mi/s:
15 km/min = 15 × 0.0103561865373096 mi/s = 0.155342798059644 mi/s
Kilometer/minute to Mile/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.
Mile/second
A mile per second (mi/s) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one mile traveled in one second.
History/Origin
The mile per second has been used primarily in scientific contexts, especially in astronomy and physics, to measure extremely high velocities such as those of celestial objects. Its usage has been limited due to the convenience of metric units in scientific measurement.
Current Use
Today, the mile per second is mainly used in scientific research, particularly in astrophysics and space science, to describe high-velocity phenomena like the speed of spacecraft, stars, or other celestial bodies.