Convert knot (UK) to kilometer/minute
Please provide values below to convert knot (UK) [kt (UK)] to kilometer/minute [km/min], or Convert kilometer/minute to knot (UK).
How to Convert Knot (Uk) to Kilometer/minute
1 kt (UK) = 0.0308863999979382 km/min
Example: convert 15 kt (UK) to km/min:
15 kt (UK) = 15 × 0.0308863999979382 km/min = 0.463295999969073 km/min
Knot (Uk) to Kilometer/minute Conversion Table
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Knot (Uk)
A knot (kt) is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, commonly used in maritime and aviation contexts.
History/Origin
The knot originated in the 17th century as a measure for sailors to estimate their speed using a device called a chip log, which involved counting the number of knots that passed through a sailor's hands over a specific time interval. It became standardized as a nautical speed unit over time.
Current Use
Today, the knot is primarily used in maritime and aviation industries worldwide to measure vessel and aircraft speeds, maintaining its historical significance and practical application.
Kilometer/minute
Kilometer per minute (km/min) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one kilometer traveled in one minute.
History/Origin
The kilometer per minute has been used primarily in contexts requiring rapid measurement of speed, such as in transportation and engineering, though it is less common than units like km/h or m/s. Its usage has declined with the adoption of standardized SI units.
Current Use
Today, km/min is mainly used in specialized fields like aviation, military, or scientific calculations where high-speed measurements are relevant, but it is not a standard unit in everyday measurements or most international standards.