Revolution per Minute to Degree per Minute Conversion

Convert between Revolution per Minute and Degree per Minute quickly and accurately.

r/min
°/min

How to Convert Revolution per Minute to Degree per Minute

Conversion Formula

1 r/min = 360 °/min
1 °/min = 0.003 r/min

Example

Convert 15 r/min to °/min:

15 r/min = 15 × 360 °/min = 5400 °/min

Unit Information

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

Revolution per Minute

r/min

Definition

The revolution per minute (RPM) is a unit of angular velocity representing the number of complete rotations over a one-minute period. It is the most commonly used unit for measuring rotational speeds in mechanical systems, motors, and industrial equipment.

History/Origin

Revolution per minute was established as the standard unit for measuring rotational speeds in mechanical engineering and industrial applications. It provides a practical and intuitive measure for describing how fast rotating equipment operates in manufacturing and mechanical systems.

Current Use

RPM is widely used in mechanical engineering for motor specifications, in automotive industry for engine speeds, in industrial automation for describing equipment performance, and in manufacturing for monitoring rotational equipment performance in production processes.

Multiplier

0.105

Offset

0

Degree per Minute

°/min

Definition

The degree per minute is a unit of angular velocity representing the rate of angular displacement in degrees over a one-minute period. It is commonly used for measuring rotational speeds in mechanical systems and industrial applications.

History/Origin

Degree per minute was developed as a practical unit for mechanical engineering applications where rotational speeds are often measured in minutes. It provides a convenient scale for describing moderate-speed rotational motion using familiar degree measurements.

Current Use

Degree 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

Offset

0

Revolution per Minute to Degree per Minute Conversion Table

Revolution per Minute [r/min] Degree per Minute [°/min]
1 r/min 360 °/min
10 r/min 3600 °/min
25 r/min 9000 °/min
50 r/min 18000 °/min
100 r/min 36000 °/min
0 r/min 0E+0 °/min
-10 r/min -3600 °/min
-40 r/min -14400 °/min