Radian per Second to Radian per Hour Conversion

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

rad/s
rad/h

How to Convert Radian per Second to Radian per Hour

Conversion Formula

1 rad/s = 3600 rad/h
1 rad/h = 0 rad/s

Example

Convert 15 rad/s to rad/h:

15 rad/s = 15 × 3600 rad/h = 54000 rad/h

Unit Information

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

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 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

0

Offset

0

Radian per Second to Radian per Hour Conversion Table

Radian per Second [rad/s] Radian per Hour [rad/h]
1 rad/s 3600 rad/h
10 rad/s 36000 rad/h
25 rad/s 90000 rad/h
50 rad/s 180000 rad/h
100 rad/s 360000 rad/h
0 rad/s 0E+0 rad/h
-10 rad/s -36000 rad/h
-40 rad/s -144000 rad/h