Convert centimeter/hour to millimeter/minute
Please provide values below to convert centimeter/hour [cm/h] to millimeter/minute [mm/min], or Convert millimeter/minute to centimeter/hour.
How to Convert Centimeter/hour to Millimeter/minute
1 cm/h = 0.166667999666664 mm/min
Example: convert 15 cm/h to mm/min:
15 cm/h = 15 × 0.166667999666664 mm/min = 2.50001999499996 mm/min
Centimeter/hour to Millimeter/minute 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.
Millimeter/minute
Millimeter per minute (mm/min) is a unit of speed that measures the distance in millimeters traveled per minute.
History/Origin
The millimeter per minute has been used in various scientific and industrial contexts to quantify slow speeds, especially in precision engineering and manufacturing processes. It is derived from the metric system's millimeter unit and the time unit minute, with usage increasing alongside the adoption of metric measurements.
Current Use
Today, mm/min is commonly used in fields such as machining, 3D printing, and material testing to specify the rate of movement or processing speed in precise, small-scale applications.