Degree per Minute to Radian per Second Conversion

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

°/min
rad/s

How to Convert Degree per Minute to Radian per Second

Conversion Formula

1 °/min = 0 rad/s
1 rad/s = 3437.747 °/min

Example

Convert 15 °/min to rad/s:

15 °/min = 15 × 0 rad/s = 0.004 rad/s

Unit Information

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

Degree per Minute

°/min

Definition

The degree per minute is a unit of angular velocity representing the rate of angular displacement in degrees over a one-minute period. It is commonly used for measuring rotational speeds in mechanical systems and industrial applications.

History/Origin

Degree per minute was developed as a practical unit for mechanical engineering applications where rotational speeds are often measured in minutes. It provides a convenient scale for describing moderate-speed rotational motion using familiar degree measurements.

Current Use

Degree per minute is widely used in mechanical engineering for motor specifications, in industrial automation for describing conveyor belt speeds, and in manufacturing for monitoring rotational equipment performance in production processes.

Multiplier

0

Offset

0

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

1

Offset

0

Degree per Minute to Radian per Second Conversion Table

Degree per Minute [°/min] Radian per Second [rad/s]
1 °/min 0.000291 rad/s
10 °/min 0.002909 rad/s
25 °/min 0.007272 rad/s
50 °/min 0.014544 rad/s
100 °/min 0.029089 rad/s
0 °/min 0E+0 rad/s
-10 °/min -0.002909 rad/s
-40 °/min -0.011636 rad/s