Convert millimeter per second to meter per second
Enter the value to convert from millimeter per second to meter per second.
How to Convert Millimeter per second to Meter per second
Converting millimeter per second to meter per second is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
m/s = mm/s ÷ 1000Reverse conversion: Convert meter per second to millimeter per second
Comparison: Millimeter-per-second vs Meter-per-second
When to Use Each Unit
Millimeter-per-second: Used for precision measurements of slow movements in engineering, biology, and materials science.
Meter-per-second: Universal standard for scientific speed measurements, physics calculations, and engineering applications worldwide.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 mm/s = 0.1 cm/s
- 1000 mm/s = 1 m/s
- 1 mm/s = 0.0036 km/h
- 1 mm/s ≈ 0.00328 ft/s
About Millimeter
Definition: The millimeter per second (symbol: mm/s) expresses very slow speeds as millimeters traveled in one second.
History: Precision measurement for very slow processes requiring millimeter-scale resolution over time.
Current Use: Used for precision measurements of slow movements in engineering, biology, and materials science.
Examples: Precision machinery: 0.1-10 mm/s, crystal growth: 10⁻³ mm/s, thermal expansion rates, micro-positioning
About Meter
Definition: The meter per second (symbol: m/s) is the SI unit of speed, expressing distance traveled in meters during one second.
History: Natural derivative of the meter and second SI base units. Became standard for scientific velocity and speed measurements.
Current Use: Universal standard for scientific speed measurements, physics calculations, and engineering applications worldwide.
Examples: Walking: 1.4 m/s, running: 5-10 m/s, cycling: 5-15 m/s, sound in air: 343 m/s