Degree per Minute to Revolution per Hour Conversion

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

°/min
r/h

How to Convert Degree per Minute to Revolution per Hour

Conversion Formula

1 °/min = 0.167 r/h
1 r/h = 6 °/min

Example

Convert 15 °/min to r/h:

15 °/min = 15 × 0.167 r/h = 2.5 r/h

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

Revolution per Hour

r/h

Definition

The revolution per hour is a unit of angular velocity representing the number of complete rotations over a one-hour period. It is used for measuring moderate-speed rotational motions in mechanical systems and industrial applications.

History/Origin

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

Current Use

Revolution per hour is used in mechanical engineering for describing slow motor speeds, in industrial automation for describing equipment performance, and in manufacturing for monitoring rotational equipment performance over hourly intervals.

Multiplier

0.002

Offset

0

Degree per Minute to Revolution per Hour Conversion Table

Degree per Minute [°/min] Revolution per Hour [r/h]
1 °/min 0.166667 r/h
10 °/min 1.666667 r/h
25 °/min 4.166667 r/h
50 °/min 8.333333 r/h
100 °/min 16.666667 r/h
0 °/min 0E+0 r/h
-10 °/min -1.666667 r/h
-40 °/min -6.666667 r/h