Degree per Hour to Radian per Hour Conversion

Convert between Degree per Hour and Radian per Hour quickly and accurately.

From Degree per Hour

°/h

To Radian per Hour

rad/h

How to Convert Degree per Hour to Radian per Hour

Conversion Formula

1 °/h = 0.017 rad/h

1 rad/h = 57.296 °/h

Example

Convert 15 °/h to rad/h:

15 °/h = 15 × 0.017 rad/h = 0.262 rad/h

Unit Information

Learn about the velocity - angular units you're converting between

Degree per Hour

°/h

Definition

The degree per hour is a unit of angular velocity representing the rate of angular displacement in degrees over a one-hour period. It is used for measuring moderate-speed rotational motions in mechanical and astronomical applications.

History/Origin

Degree per hour was established as an intermediate unit between degree per second and degree per day for measuring angular velocities in various applications. It provides a convenient scale for describing rotational speeds using familiar degree measurements.

Current Use

Degree per hour is used in mechanical engineering for describing slow motor speeds, in astronomy for tracking celestial object movements, and in industrial applications for monitoring rotational equipment performance over hourly intervals.

Multiplier

Offset

Radian per Hour

rad/h

Definition

The radian per hour is a unit of angular velocity representing the rate of angular displacement over a one-hour period. It is used for measuring moderate-speed rotational motions in mechanical systems, astronomical observations, and industrial applications.

History/Origin

Radian per hour was established as an intermediate unit between radian per second and radian per day for measuring angular velocities in mechanical and astronomical applications. It provides a convenient scale for describing rotational speeds in various engineering contexts.

Current Use

Radian per hour is used in mechanical engineering for describing slow motor speeds, in astronomy for tracking celestial object movements, and in industrial applications for monitoring rotational equipment performance over hourly intervals.

Multiplier

Offset