Convert centimeter/minute to millimeter/minute
Please provide values below to convert centimeter/minute [cm/min] to millimeter/minute [mm/min], or Convert millimeter/minute to centimeter/minute.
How to Convert Centimeter/minute to Millimeter/minute
1 cm/min = 10.00000198 mm/min
Example: convert 15 cm/min to mm/min:
15 cm/min = 15 × 10.00000198 mm/min = 150.0000297 mm/min
Centimeter/minute to Millimeter/minute Conversion Table
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Centimeter/minute
A unit of speed representing the number of centimeters traveled per minute.
History/Origin
The centimeter per minute has been used in various scientific and industrial contexts to measure slow speeds, especially before the widespread adoption of SI units. It is derived from the centimeter, a metric unit of length, combined with the minute, a unit of time.
Current Use
Currently, the centimeter per minute is primarily used in specialized fields such as material testing, manufacturing processes, and scientific research where precise measurement of slow movements or rates is required. It is less common in everyday applications, having been largely replaced by SI units like meters per second.
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.