Degree per Hour to Radian per Second Conversion

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

From Degree per Hour

°/h

To Radian per Second

rad/s

How to Convert Degree per Hour to Radian per Second

Conversion Formula

1 °/h = 0 rad/s

1 rad/s = 206264.806 °/h

Example

Convert 15 °/h to rad/s:

15 °/h = 15 × 0 rad/s = 0 rad/s

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 Second

rad/s

Definition

The radian per second is the SI unit of angular velocity, representing the rate of change of angular displacement. It measures how fast an object rotates around a fixed axis, with one radian per second equal to approximately 57.3 degrees per second.

History/Origin

The radian per second was established as the SI base unit for angular velocity in the International System of Units. The radian itself was defined as the angle subtended by an arc equal in length to the radius, providing a natural unit for angular measurements in mathematical and physical applications.

Current Use

Radian per second is widely used in physics, engineering, and mathematics for describing rotational motion. It is essential in mechanical engineering for motor specifications, in physics for describing planetary motion, and in computer graphics for animation and 3D modeling applications.

Multiplier

Offset