What Is This Tool?
This tool converts angular velocity values expressed in degrees per hour to the SI standard unit radians per second. It helps translate slow rotational speeds into a precise format used in physics, engineering, and control systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the angular velocity value in degrees per hour (°/h).
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Select degree/hour as the input unit and radian/second as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent angular velocity in rad/s.
Key Features
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Converts angular velocity from °/h to rad/s accurately
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Supports applications in astronomy, aerospace, and robotics
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation
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Includes clear conversion examples for quick reference
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Helps ensure unit consistency for technical calculations
Examples
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10 °/h equals 0.000048481368 rad/s
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15 °/h equals 0.000072722052 rad/s
Common Use Cases
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Describing Earth's slow rotation rate or other planetary spin rates
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Evaluating telescope or antenna tracking and pointing drift
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Quantifying low-rate attitude changes in spacecraft and inertial navigation
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Calculating shaft speeds and torque in mechanical engineering
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Expressing angular rates in robotics and control systems
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the converter for very slow angular velocities to maintain accuracy
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Check unit consistency when applying converted values in equations
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Refer to examples to verify correct conversion outputs
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Apply SI units to ensure compatibility with physics and engineering standards
Limitations
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Primarily suited for very slow angular velocity values due to the °/h scale
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Measurement resolution may affect precision in low-speed or noisy systems
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Care required when integrating converted values into dynamic or kinematic models
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does degree per hour (°/h) measure?
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Degree per hour (°/h) measures angular velocity as the rate of change in angle measured in degrees per hour, often for very slow rotations.
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Why convert degree/hour to radian/second?
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Converting to radian/second provides the SI standard unit required for precise calculations in physics, engineering, and control systems.
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Can I use this converter for fast rotational speeds?
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This converter is mainly useful for slow angular velocities, as degree/hour is a low-rate unit and may not suit high-speed applications.
Key Terminology
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Degree/hour [°/h]
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A unit expressing angular velocity as degrees changed per hour, used to describe very slow rotational rates.
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Radian/second [rad/s]
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The SI derived unit for angular velocity, measuring how many radians an object rotates through each second.