Convert mile/second to meter/second
Please provide values below to convert mile/second [mi/s] to meter/second [m/s], or Convert meter/second to mile/second.
How to Convert Mile/second to Meter/second
1 mi/s = 1609.344 m/s
Example: convert 15 mi/s to m/s:
15 mi/s = 15 × 1609.344 m/s = 24140.16 m/s
Mile/second to Meter/second Conversion Table
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Mile/second
A mile per second (mi/s) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one mile traveled in one second.
History/Origin
The mile per second has been used primarily in scientific contexts, especially in astronomy and physics, to measure extremely high velocities such as those of celestial objects. Its usage has been limited due to the convenience of metric units in scientific measurement.
Current Use
Today, the mile per second is mainly used in scientific research, particularly in astrophysics and space science, to describe high-velocity phenomena like the speed of spacecraft, stars, or other celestial bodies.
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.