Radian per Minute to Radian per Second Conversion

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

rad/min
rad/s

How to Convert Radian per Minute to Radian per Second

Conversion Formula

1 rad/min = 0.017 rad/s
1 rad/s = 60 rad/min

Example

Convert 15 rad/min to rad/s:

15 rad/min = 15 × 0.017 rad/s = 0.25 rad/s

Unit Information

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

Radian per Minute

rad/min

Definition

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

History/Origin

Radian per minute was developed as a practical unit for mechanical engineering applications where rotational speeds are often measured in minutes rather than seconds. It provides a convenient scale for describing moderate-speed rotational motion in industrial contexts.

Current Use

Radian 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

0.017

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

Radian per Minute to Radian per Second Conversion Table

Radian per Minute [rad/min] Radian per Second [rad/s]
1 rad/min 0.016667 rad/s
10 rad/min 0.166667 rad/s
25 rad/min 0.416667 rad/s
50 rad/min 0.833333 rad/s
100 rad/min 1.666667 rad/s
0 rad/min 0E+0 rad/s
-10 rad/min -0.166667 rad/s
-40 rad/min -0.666667 rad/s