Convert Mach (SI standard) to meter/second
Please provide values below to convert Mach (SI standard) [M (SI)] to meter/second [m/s], or Convert meter/second to Mach (SI standard).
How to Convert Mach (Si Standard) to Meter/second
1 M (SI) = 295.2 m/s
Example: convert 15 M (SI) to m/s:
15 M (SI) = 15 × 295.2 m/s = 4428 m/s
Mach (Si Standard) to Meter/second Conversion Table
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Mach (Si Standard)
The Mach number is a dimensionless unit representing the ratio of an object's speed to the speed of sound in the surrounding medium.
History/Origin
Named after the Austrian physicist Ernst Mach, the Mach number was introduced in the early 20th century to describe supersonic and hypersonic speeds, initially used in aerodynamics and fluid dynamics research.
Current Use
The Mach number is widely used in aeronautics and astronautics to specify aircraft and spacecraft speeds relative to the local speed of sound, especially in high-speed flight regimes.
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.