What Is This Tool?
This unit converter allows you to translate angular velocity values from degree per second (°/s), which measures rotational speed in degrees, to radian per second (rad/s), the standard SI unit expressing angular displacement per second in radians.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the angular velocity value in degree/second (°/s)
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Select degree/second as the input unit and radian/second as the output unit
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent value in radian/second (rad/s)
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Use the example conversions to verify and understand the results
Key Features
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Converts angular velocity from degree/second to radian/second using the exact conversion factor
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation
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Supports standard angular velocity units commonly used in engineering and physics
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Provides examples for quick reference of typical conversions
Examples
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Convert 30 °/s to rad/s: 30 × 0.0174532925 = 0.523598775 rad/s
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Convert 90 °/s to rad/s: 90 × 0.0174532925 = 1.570796325 rad/s
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting sensor data from gyroscopes and inertial measurement units reporting rotation rates in degrees per second
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Setting rotational speeds of motors or robotic joints for motion control systems using SI units
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Analyzing aircraft or vehicle attitude rates such as roll, pitch, and yaw in flight dynamics
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Expressing shaft speeds and angular rates in mechanical and electrical engineering calculations
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure that angular velocity measurements are taken under stable conditions to reduce noise and drift
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Use radians per second for engineering and physics calculations requiring SI units
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Double-check conversions with provided examples to confirm accuracy
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Apply conversions consistently when interfacing between sensors and control systems
Limitations
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Conversion assumes ideal instantaneous measurements; real sensors may introduce noise or drift
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Does not consider vector direction or three-dimensional components of angular velocity
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Only converts angular velocity magnitude without accounting for additional physical parameters
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why convert from degree/second to radian/second?
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Converting to radian/second aligns angular velocity measurements with the SI system, facilitating standard calculations in engineering, physics, and robotics.
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What is the conversion factor between degree/second and radian/second?
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1 degree/second equals approximately 0.0174532925 radian/second.
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Can this conversion be used for all angular velocity measurements?
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It is suitable for scalar angular velocity values but does not handle vector components or multidimensional directionality.
Key Terminology
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Degree per second (°/s)
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A unit of angular velocity measuring how many degrees an angle changes per second, commonly used in sensors and robotics.
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Radian per second (rad/s)
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The SI unit of angular velocity representing the rate of change of angular displacement in radians each second.
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Angular velocity
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The rate at which an object rotates or revolves, expressed in units of angle per unit time.