Convert centimeter/hour to centimeter/second
Please provide values below to convert centimeter/hour [cm/h] to centimeter/second [cm/s], or Convert centimeter/second to centimeter/hour.
How to Convert Centimeter/hour to Centimeter/second
1 cm/h = 0.00027778 cm/s
Example: convert 15 cm/h to cm/s:
15 cm/h = 15 × 0.00027778 cm/s = 0.0041667 cm/s
Centimeter/hour to Centimeter/second Conversion Table
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Centimeter/hour
Centimeter per hour (cm/h) is a unit of speed that measures the distance in centimeters traveled or covered in one hour.
History/Origin
The centimeter per hour has been used primarily in scientific and industrial contexts to measure slow rates of movement or growth, especially in fields like biology and material science. Its usage became more standardized with the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, cm/h is used in applications such as measuring the rate of biological growth, sedimentation, or the movement of fluids and materials in scientific research and engineering.
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.