Radian per Hour to Degree per Second Conversion

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

From Radian per Hour

rad/h

To Degree per Second

°/s

How to Convert Radian per Hour to Degree per Second

Conversion Formula

1 rad/h = 0.016 °/s

1 °/s = 62.832 rad/h

Example

Convert 15 rad/h to °/s:

15 rad/h = 15 × 0.016 °/s = 0.239 °/s

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 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