Radian per Second to Revolution per Hour Conversion

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

rad/s
r/h

How to Convert Radian per Second to Revolution per Hour

Conversion Formula

1 rad/s = 572.958 r/h
1 r/h = 0.002 rad/s

Example

Convert 15 rad/s to r/h:

15 rad/s = 15 × 572.958 r/h = 8594.367 r/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

Revolution per Hour

r/h

Definition

The revolution per hour is a unit of angular velocity representing the number of complete rotations over a one-hour period. It is used for measuring moderate-speed rotational motions in mechanical systems and industrial applications.

History/Origin

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

Current Use

Revolution per hour is used in mechanical engineering for describing slow motor speeds, in industrial automation for describing equipment performance, and in manufacturing for monitoring rotational equipment performance over hourly intervals.

Multiplier

0.002

Offset

0

Radian per Second to Revolution per Hour Conversion Table

Radian per Second [rad/s] Revolution per Hour [r/h]
1 rad/s 572.957795 r/h
10 rad/s 5729.577951 r/h
25 rad/s 14323.944878 r/h
50 rad/s 28647.889757 r/h
100 rad/s 57295.779513 r/h
0 rad/s 0E+0 r/h
-10 rad/s -5729.577951 r/h
-40 rad/s -22918.311805 r/h