Degree per Hour to Revolution per Second Conversion

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

From Degree per Hour

°/h

To Revolution per Second

r/s

How to Convert Degree per Hour to Revolution per Second

Conversion Formula

1 °/h = 8E-7 r/s

1 r/s = 1296000 °/h

Example

Convert 15 °/h to r/s:

15 °/h = 15 × 8E-7 r/s = 0 r/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

Revolution per Second

r/s

Definition

The revolution per second is a unit of angular velocity representing the number of complete rotations over a one-second period. It is used for measuring high-speed rotational motions in mechanical systems, motors, and industrial equipment.

History/Origin

Revolution per second was established as a unit for measuring high-speed rotational velocities in mechanical engineering and industrial applications. It provides a practical measure for describing very fast rotating equipment in manufacturing and mechanical systems.

Current Use

Revolution per second is used in mechanical engineering for high-speed motor specifications, in automotive industry for high-performance engine speeds, in industrial automation for describing fast equipment performance, and in manufacturing for monitoring high-speed rotational equipment.

Multiplier

6.283

Offset