Understanding the Units
When converting from meters per minute (m/min) to kilometers per hour (km/hr), it’s essential to understand the relationship between these units:
- Meters and kilometers: 1 kilometer = 1000 meters
- Minutes and hours: 1 hour = 60 minutes
Conversion Steps
To convert m/min to km/hr, you need to perform two conversions: one for distance (meters to kilometers) and one for time (minutes to hours).
1. Convert Meters to Kilometers:
- Since 1 kilometer equals 1000 meters, divide the number of meters by 1000.
2. Convert Minutes to Hours:
- Since 1 hour equals 60 minutes, multiply the number of minutes by 60.
Formula for Conversion
The conversion formula can be summarized as follows:
- Formula:
km/hr = (m/min * 60) / 1000
Example Calculation
Let’s consider an example to clarify the conversion:
- Convert 120 m/min to km/hr.
Step 1: Convert meters to kilometers:
- 120 m/min ÷ 1000 = 0.12 km/min
Step 2: Convert minutes to hours:
- 0.12 km/min * 60 = 7.2 km/hr
Final Result
Thus, 120 m/min is equivalent to 7.2 km/hr.
This method helps in quickly converting m/min to km/hr using simple arithmetic operations.