Convert millimeter/minute to meter/second
Please provide values below to convert millimeter/minute [mm/min] to meter/second [m/s], or Convert meter/second to millimeter/minute.
How to Convert Millimeter/minute to Meter/second
1 mm/min = 1.66666667e-05 m/s
Example: convert 15 mm/min to m/s:
15 mm/min = 15 × 1.66666667e-05 m/s = 0.0002500000005 m/s
Millimeter/minute to Meter/second Conversion Table
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Millimeter/minute
Millimeter per minute (mm/min) is a unit of speed that measures the distance in millimeters traveled per minute.
History/Origin
The millimeter per minute has been used in various scientific and industrial contexts to quantify slow speeds, especially in precision engineering and manufacturing processes. It is derived from the metric system's millimeter unit and the time unit minute, with usage increasing alongside the adoption of metric measurements.
Current Use
Today, mm/min is commonly used in fields such as machining, 3D printing, and material testing to specify the rate of movement or processing speed in precise, small-scale applications.
Meter/second
The meter per second (m/s) is a unit of speed representing the distance in meters traveled per second.
History/Origin
The meter per second has been used as a standard unit of speed in the International System of Units (SI) since the adoption of the SI system in 1960, based on the meter defined by the speed of light.
Current Use
It is commonly used in physics, engineering, and everyday contexts to measure velocity, such as in transportation, aerodynamics, and scientific research.