What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms angular velocity measurements from degree per minute to degree per second. These units quantify rotational speed and are used in diverse fields such as telescope tracking, inertial sensor outputs, and robotic motion speeds.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in degree per minute (°/min) you want to convert.
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Select 'degree/minute' as the input unit and 'degree/second' as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in degree per second (°/s).
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Review the provided examples and formula for better understanding.
Key Features
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Converts angular velocity values from degree/minute to degree/second accurately.
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Supports applications in astronomy, surveillance, robotics, and aerospace.
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation and easy to use.
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Provides conversion formulas and examples for user guidance.
Examples
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Convert 10 °/min to degree/second: 10 × 0.0166666667 = 0.166666667 °/s
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Convert 30 °/min to degree/second: 30 × 0.0166666667 = 0.5 °/s
Common Use Cases
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Astronomical telescope tracking and adjusting slew rates.
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Controlling pan and tilt speeds in surveillance or time-lapse cameras.
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Defining mechanical scanning speeds for radar and antenna rotations.
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Interpreting gyroscope or IMU outputs in drones and phones.
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Specifying rotational speeds in robotic motors and joints.
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Monitoring aircraft or vehicle attitude rates for flight dynamics.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure unit consistency when working with multiple angular velocity units.
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Use this converter for slower angular speeds to get precise second-level values.
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Refer to the formula and examples to verify conversion results.
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Prefer radian per second or revolutions per second for very high-speed rotations.
Limitations
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The unit degree/minute represents relatively slow rotations; conversions yield small fractional values.
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Not suitable for very high-speed rotational measurements where other units may be preferred.
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Accuracy depends on measurement precision due to small fractional conversions.
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Caution needed when mixing units in complex systems to maintain consistency.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does degree per minute measure?
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Degree per minute quantifies angular velocity as one degree of rotation per minute and is used for relatively slow rotational speeds.
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Why convert degree/minute to degree/second?
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Conversion is needed to express slower angular velocities in units compatible with faster time scales used in control systems and sensors.
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Is this converter suitable for high-speed rotations?
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No, degree/minute is suited for slower speeds, and other units like radian per second should be used for very fast rotations.
Key Terminology
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Degree per minute [°/min]
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A unit of angular velocity representing one degree of angular displacement per minute, used for relatively slow rotations.
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Degree per second [°/s]
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A unit of angular velocity indicating degrees rotated per second, commonly used for faster or more precise angular velocity measurements.
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Angular velocity
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The rate of change of angular position over time, measured in units such as degree/minute or degree/second.