Online Velocity Angular Units Converter
How to Convert from Degree/hour [°/h] to Radian/second [rad/s]?

How to Convert from Degree/hour [°/h] to Radian/second [rad/s]?

Learn to convert angular velocity from degree per hour (°/h) to radian per second (rad/s) with clear examples and typical use cases in astronomy, aerospace, and engineering.

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Degree/hour [°/h] to Radian/second [rad/s] Conversion Table

Degree/hour [°/h] Radian/second [rad/s]

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Degree/hour [°/h] to Radian/second [rad/s] Conversion Table
Degree/hour [°/h] Radian/second [rad/s]

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?

  • Enter the angular velocity value in degrees per hour (°/h).
  • Select degree/hour as the input unit and radian/second as the output unit.
  • Click the convert button to get the equivalent angular velocity in rad/s.

Key Features

  • Converts angular velocity from °/h to rad/s accurately
  • Supports applications in astronomy, aerospace, and robotics
  • Browser-based and easy to use without installation
  • Includes clear conversion examples for quick reference
  • Helps ensure unit consistency for technical calculations

Examples

  • 10 °/h equals 0.000048481368 rad/s
  • 15 °/h equals 0.000072722052 rad/s

Common Use Cases

  • Describing Earth's slow rotation rate or other planetary spin rates
  • Evaluating telescope or antenna tracking and pointing drift
  • Quantifying low-rate attitude changes in spacecraft and inertial navigation
  • Calculating shaft speeds and torque in mechanical engineering
  • Expressing angular rates in robotics and control systems

Tips & Best Practices

  • Use the converter for very slow angular velocities to maintain accuracy
  • Check unit consistency when applying converted values in equations
  • Refer to examples to verify correct conversion outputs
  • Apply SI units to ensure compatibility with physics and engineering standards

Limitations

  • Primarily suited for very slow angular velocity values due to the °/h scale
  • Measurement resolution may affect precision in low-speed or noisy systems
  • Care required when integrating converted values into dynamic or kinematic models

Frequently Asked Questions

What does degree per hour (°/h) measure?
Degree per hour (°/h) measures angular velocity as the rate of change in angle measured in degrees per hour, often for very slow rotations.

Why convert degree/hour to radian/second?
Converting to radian/second provides the SI standard unit required for precise calculations in physics, engineering, and control systems.

Can I use this converter for fast rotational speeds?
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

Degree/hour [°/h]
A unit expressing angular velocity as degrees changed per hour, used to describe very slow rotational rates.
Radian/second [rad/s]
The SI derived unit for angular velocity, measuring how many radians an object rotates through each second.

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