Radian per Hour to Degree per Minute Conversion

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

From Radian per Hour

rad/h

To Degree per Minute

°/min

How to Convert Radian per Hour to Degree per Minute

Conversion Formula

1 rad/h = 0.955 °/min

1 °/min = 1.047 rad/h

Example

Convert 15 rad/h to °/min:

15 rad/h = 15 × 0.955 °/min = 14.324 °/min

Unit Information

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

Radian per Hour

rad/h

Definition

The radian per hour is a unit of angular velocity representing the rate of angular displacement over a one-hour period. It is used for measuring moderate-speed rotational motions in mechanical systems, astronomical observations, and industrial applications.

History/Origin

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

Current Use

Radian 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

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

Offset