Degree per Second to Revolution per Minute Conversion

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

°/s
r/min

How to Convert Degree per Second to Revolution per Minute

Conversion Formula

1 °/s = 0.167 r/min
1 r/min = 6 °/s

Example

Convert 15 °/s to r/min:

15 °/s = 15 × 0.167 r/min = 2.5 r/min

Unit Information

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

Degree per Second

°/s

Definition

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

History/Origin

Degree per second was established as a practical unit for mechanical engineering applications where rotational speeds are measured in seconds. It provides a convenient scale for describing moderate-speed rotational motion using familiar degree measurements in engineering contexts.

Current Use

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

Multiplier

0.017

Offset

0

Revolution per Minute

r/min

Definition

The revolution per minute (RPM) is a unit of angular velocity representing the number of complete rotations over a one-minute period. It is the most commonly used unit for measuring rotational speeds in mechanical systems, motors, and industrial equipment.

History/Origin

Revolution per minute was established as the standard unit for measuring rotational speeds in mechanical engineering and industrial applications. It provides a practical and intuitive measure for describing how fast rotating equipment operates in manufacturing and mechanical systems.

Current Use

RPM is widely used in mechanical engineering for motor specifications, in automotive industry for engine speeds, in industrial automation for describing equipment performance, and in manufacturing for monitoring rotational equipment performance in production processes.

Multiplier

0.105

Offset

0

Degree per Second to Revolution per Minute Conversion Table

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