Most Common Conversion Factors
| rad/s | °/s | rpm | arcsec/s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 rad/s | 1 | 57.29578 | 9.549297 | 206264.81 |
| 1 °/s | 1.745 x 10-2 | 1 | 0.166667 | 3600 |
| 1 rpm | 0.10472 | 6 | 1 | 21600 |
| 1 arcsec/s | 4.848 x 10-6 | 2.778 x 10-4 | 4.63 x 10-5 | 1 |
Angular Velocity Converter FAQ
What is an angular velocity converter?
An angular velocity converter converts rotational speed units such as rad/s, rpm, Hz, and °/s. It is useful for motors, rotating machinery, flywheels, physics, and engineering calculations.
How do I convert rpm to rad/s?
Enter a value, choose rpm as the source unit, and choose rad/s as the target unit. This is commonly used when converting motor speed or machine rotation into SI-style angular velocity units.
How do I convert rad/s to rpm?
Enter the value, select rad/s as the source unit, and select rpm as the target unit. This helps translate physics or engineering angular velocity values into revolutions per minute.
What is the difference between rpm, rad/s, Hz, and °/s?rpm means revolutions per minute, rad/s means radians per second, Hz means revolutions or cycles per second, and °/s means degrees per second.
When should I use an angular velocity converter?
Use an angular velocity converter when working with motors, wheels, gears, turbines, shafts, flywheels, centrifuges, robotics, or any rotating system where rotational speed is measured in different units.
Is angular velocity the same as angular acceleration?
No. Angular velocity measures how fast something rotates, using units like rpm or rad/s. Angular acceleration measures how quickly angular velocity changes over time, using units like rad/s².
Can I use this converter for motors and rotating machinery?
Yes. This angular velocity converter is useful for motor speed conversion, rotating machinery setup, flywheel calculations, robotics, control systems, and mechanical engineering work.
