Convert kilometer/second to meter/hour
Please provide values below to convert kilometer/second [km/s] to meter/hour [m/h], or Convert meter/hour to kilometer/second.
How to Convert Kilometer/second to Meter/hour
1 km/s = 3599999.71200002 m/h
Example: convert 15 km/s to m/h:
15 km/s = 15 × 3599999.71200002 m/h = 53999995.6800003 m/h
Kilometer/second to Meter/hour Conversion Table
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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.
Meter/hour
Meter per hour (m/h) is a unit of speed representing the distance in meters traveled in one hour.
History/Origin
The meter per hour has been used historically in various contexts to measure slow speeds, especially in fields like transportation and engineering, though it is less common today due to the adoption of SI units like meters per second.
Current Use
Currently, meter per hour is primarily used in specialized applications such as measuring slow-moving processes, environmental monitoring, or in certain industrial contexts where precise, low-speed measurements are required.