Convert meter/hour to knot (UK)
Please provide values below to convert meter/hour [m/h] to knot (UK) [kt (UK)], or Convert knot (UK) to meter/hour.
How to Convert Meter/hour to Knot (Uk)
1 m/h = 0.000539611868041572 kt (UK)
Example: convert 15 m/h to kt (UK):
15 m/h = 15 × 0.000539611868041572 kt (UK) = 0.00809417802062359 kt (UK)
Meter/hour to Knot (Uk) Conversion Table
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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.
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.