Convert millimeter/second to centimeter/minute
Please provide values below to convert millimeter/second [mm/s] to centimeter/minute [cm/min], or Convert centimeter/minute to millimeter/second.
How to Convert Millimeter/second to Centimeter/minute
1 mm/s = 5.99999880000024 cm/min
Example: convert 15 mm/s to cm/min:
15 mm/s = 15 × 5.99999880000024 cm/min = 89.9999820000036 cm/min
Millimeter/second to Centimeter/minute Conversion Table
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Millimeter/second
Millimeter per second (mm/s) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one millimeter traveled in one second.
History/Origin
The millimeter per second has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure small-scale velocities, especially in fields like fluid dynamics and material science, as a standard unit derived from the metric system.
Current Use
Today, mm/s is commonly used in scientific research, engineering, and technical applications to quantify low velocities, such as in microfluidics, biomechanics, and precision manufacturing.
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.