Revolution per Hour to Revolution per Second Conversion

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

r/h
r/s

How to Convert Revolution per Hour to Revolution per Second

Conversion Formula

1 r/h = 0 r/s
1 r/s = 3600 r/h

Example

Convert 15 r/h to r/s:

15 r/h = 15 × 0 r/s = 0.004 r/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

Revolution per Second

r/s

Definition

The revolution per second is a unit of angular velocity representing the number of complete rotations over a one-second period. It is used for measuring high-speed rotational motions in mechanical systems, motors, and industrial equipment.

History/Origin

Revolution per second was established as a unit for measuring high-speed rotational velocities in mechanical engineering and industrial applications. It provides a practical measure for describing very fast rotating equipment in manufacturing and mechanical systems.

Current Use

Revolution per second is used in mechanical engineering for high-speed motor specifications, in automotive industry for high-performance engine speeds, in industrial automation for describing fast equipment performance, and in manufacturing for monitoring high-speed rotational equipment.

Multiplier

6.283

Offset

0

Revolution per Hour to Revolution per Second Conversion Table

Revolution per Hour [r/h] Revolution per Second [r/s]
1 r/h 0.000278 r/s
10 r/h 0.002778 r/s
25 r/h 0.006944 r/s
50 r/h 0.013889 r/s
100 r/h 0.027778 r/s
0 r/h 0E+0 r/s
-10 r/h -0.002778 r/s
-40 r/h -0.011111 r/s