Revolution per Minute to Degree per Second Conversion

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

r/min
°/s

How to Convert Revolution per Minute to Degree per Second

Conversion Formula

1 r/min = 6 °/s
1 °/s = 0.167 r/min

Example

Convert 15 r/min to °/s:

15 r/min = 15 × 6 °/s = 90 °/s

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 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 Minute to Degree per Second Conversion Table

Revolution per Minute [r/min] Degree per Second [°/s]
1 r/min 6 °/s
10 r/min 60 °/s
25 r/min 150 °/s
50 r/min 300 °/s
100 r/min 600 °/s
0 r/min 0E+0 °/s
-10 r/min -60 °/s
-40 r/min -240 °/s