What Is This Tool?
This converter changes angular velocity values from degree per hour (°/h), a unit often used for slow rotational rates like Earth's rotation, into radian per minute (rad/min), an SI unit commonly used in motor control, simulations, and precise measurement contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the angular velocity value in degree/hour (°/h)
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Select degree/hour as the input unit and radian/minute as the output unit
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Click convert to get the equivalent radian per minute (rad/min) value
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Review the converted value for use in your specific application
Key Features
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Converts angular velocity from degree/hour to radian/minute accurately
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Supports use cases in astronomy, aerospace, and industrial automation
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Displays results suitable for scientific and engineering analysis
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Provides direct unit definitions and context for better understanding
Examples
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10 degree/hour equals 0.002908882 radian/minute
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50 degree/hour equals 0.01454441 radian/minute
Common Use Cases
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Describing Earth's rotation and slow planetary rotational velocities
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Specifying telescope or antenna tracking errors in astronomy
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Quantifying attitude drift of spacecraft and inertial navigation systems
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Setting angular velocity for motors and servomotors in control systems
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Analyzing dynamics and vibrations in engineering laboratory equipment
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this conversion when you need to express slow angular velocities in SI units
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Apply the tool for transitioning from astronomical angular measurements to engineering contexts
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Be mindful that the tool is optimal for slow speeds and low-rate rotations
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Check converted values carefully in high-precision scientific work
Limitations
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Conversion is less practical for high-speed rotations due to the small conversion factor
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Potential precision loss from floating-point rounding can occur with very small input values
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Degree/hour unit is designed for slow angular velocity, limiting its general speed applicability
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does degree per hour [°/h] measure?
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Degree per hour measures angular velocity as the angle change in degrees over one hour, useful for describing slow rotations like Earth's spin.
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Why convert degree/hour to radian/minute?
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Converting to radian/minute allows expressing angular velocity in SI units appropriate for scientific analysis, motor control, and simulations requiring radians.
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Is this conversion suitable for fast rotational speeds?
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No, since degree/hour measures very slow angular changes, this conversion is less suited for high-speed rotation applications.
Key Terminology
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Degree/hour [°/h]
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A unit of angular velocity expressing angle change in degrees per hour, used for slow rotations like Earth's rotation.
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Radian/minute [rad/min]
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An SI-derived unit measuring angular velocity as radians swept per minute, common in engineering and scientific fields.
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Angular velocity
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The rate of change of angular position of an object over time, measured in units like degrees/hour or radians/minute.