Convert kilometer/minute to kilometer/hour
Please provide values below to convert kilometer/minute [km/min] to kilometer/hour [km/h], or Convert kilometer/hour to kilometer/minute.
How to Convert Kilometer/minute to Kilometer/hour
1 km/min = 59.99999999532 km/h
Example: convert 15 km/min to km/h:
15 km/min = 15 × 59.99999999532 km/h = 899.9999999298 km/h
Kilometer/minute to Kilometer/hour Conversion Table
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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.
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.