Convert kilometer/hour to centimeter/second
Please provide values below to convert kilometer/hour [km/h] to centimeter/second [cm/s], or Convert centimeter/second to kilometer/hour.
How to Convert Kilometer/hour to Centimeter/second
1 km/h = 27.77777778 cm/s
Example: convert 15 km/h to cm/s:
15 km/h = 15 × 27.77777778 cm/s = 416.6666667 cm/s
Kilometer/hour to Centimeter/second Conversion Table
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Kilometer/hour
Kilometer per hour (km/h) is a unit of speed expressing the number of kilometers traveled in one hour.
History/Origin
The km/h unit originated from the metric system, developed in France during the late 18th century, and became widely adopted for measuring speed in transportation and scientific contexts.
Current Use
Km/h is commonly used worldwide to specify vehicle speeds, speed limits, and other applications involving the measurement of speed in everyday life and transportation systems.
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.