Convert knot to millimeter/second
Please provide values below to convert knot [kt] to millimeter/second [mm/s], or Convert millimeter/second to knot.
How to Convert Knot to Millimeter/second
1 kt = 514.4444444 mm/s
Example: convert 15 kt to mm/s:
15 kt = 15 × 514.4444444 mm/s = 7716.666666 mm/s
Knot to Millimeter/second Conversion Table
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Knot
A knot is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, commonly used in maritime and aviation contexts.
History/Origin
The knot originated from the practice of measuring a ship's 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 unit of speed in maritime navigation.
Current Use
Today, the knot is primarily used in maritime and aviation industries to express the speed of ships and aircraft, providing a consistent measurement across international waters and airspace.
Millimeter/second
Millimeter per second (mm/s) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one millimeter traveled in one second.
History/Origin
The millimeter per second has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure small-scale velocities, especially in fields like fluid dynamics and material science, as a standard unit derived from the metric system.
Current Use
Today, mm/s is commonly used in scientific research, engineering, and technical applications to quantify low velocities, such as in microfluidics, biomechanics, and precision manufacturing.