Revolution per Hour to Degree per Second Conversion

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

r/h
°/s

How to Convert Revolution per Hour to Degree per Second

Conversion Formula

1 r/h = 0.1 °/s
1 °/s = 10 r/h

Example

Convert 15 r/h to °/s:

15 r/h = 15 × 0.1 °/s = 1.5 °/s

Unit Information

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

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

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

0

Revolution per Hour to Degree per Second Conversion Table

Revolution per Hour [r/h] Degree per Second [°/s]
1 r/h 0.1 °/s
10 r/h 1 °/s
25 r/h 2.5 °/s
50 r/h 5 °/s
100 r/h 10 °/s
0 r/h 0E+0 °/s
-10 r/h -1 °/s
-40 r/h -4 °/s