Online Velocity Angular Units Converter
How to Convert from Degree/day [°/d] to Revolution/hour [r/h]?

How to Convert from Degree/day [°/d] to Revolution/hour [r/h]?

Learn how to convert angular velocity values from degree per day (°/d) to revolution per hour (r/h) using a simple conversion factor. Understand use cases, examples, and limitations for this conversion.

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Degree/day [°/d] to Revolution/hour [r/h] Conversion Table

Degree/day [°/d] Revolution/hour [r/h]

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Degree/day [°/d] to Revolution/hour [r/h] Conversion Table
Degree/day [°/d] Revolution/hour [r/h]

What Is This Tool?

This tool converts angular velocity values from degree per day (°/d) to revolution per hour (r/h), helping users translate very slow rotations measured in degrees over a day into revolutions per hour which are more commonly used in machinery and scientific contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the angular velocity value in degree per day (°/d)
  • Select the target unit as revolution per hour (r/h)
  • Apply the conversion using the provided factor
  • Review the converted result expressed in revolutions per hour

Key Features

  • Simple conversion between degree/day and revolution/hour angular velocity units
  • Applicable for astronomy, aerospace, and industrial slow rotation measurements
  • Includes conversion factor and practical examples
  • Browser-based and easy to use without installation

Examples

  • Convert 10 °/d to r/h: 10 × 0.0001157407 = 0.001157407 r/h
  • Convert 100 °/d to r/h: 100 × 0.0001157407 = 0.01157407 r/h

Common Use Cases

  • Reporting apparent motion of solar system bodies in astronomy
  • Expressing slow rotation or precession rates of planets or spacecraft
  • Setting telescope or instrument tracking rates for slow-moving celestial objects
  • Specifying slow rotational speeds for large industrial equipment like rotary kilns
  • Monitoring rotations for solar trackers and antenna mounts

Tips & Best Practices

  • Use this conversion to integrate slow angular velocities expressed in degrees/day into faster unit contexts
  • Ensure consistency by applying the exact conversion factor 0.0001157407
  • Be mindful of the small numerical results and use appropriate precision
  • Avoid using this conversion for fast rotations beyond slow angular velocity ranges
  • Consider the assumption of constant angular velocity over the time period

Limitations

  • Assumes angular velocity remains constant over the given time intervals
  • May not be accurate for variable rotation rates or fast angular speeds
  • Results may be very small and require careful numerical handling
  • Degree/day is best suited for very slow motions, so conversion to faster scales has inherent constraints

Frequently Asked Questions

What does degree per day (°/d) represent?
Degree per day is an angular velocity unit expressing angular displacement in degrees over a 24-hour period, typically used to describe very slow rotational movements.

Why convert degree/day to revolution/hour?
Converting degree/day to revolution/hour helps compare slow angular velocities in contexts where revolutions per hour are standard, such as machinery or astronomical instrumentation.

Can this conversion handle fast rotation speeds?
No, degree/day is suited for slow angular velocities, and using this conversion for high-speed rotations is not recommended.

Key Terminology

Degree/day [°/d]
An angular velocity unit representing degrees rotated over one day, used for describing very slow rotation rates.
Revolution/hour [r/h]
An angular velocity unit measuring the number of full 360° rotations completed in one hour.

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