What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to change angular velocity values from degree/second (°/s), which measure angle changes in degrees per unit time, to revolution/second (r/s), indicating complete rotations made each second. This enables clear interpretation of rotational speeds in terms of full revolutions.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the angular velocity value in degree/second.
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Select degree/second as the input unit and revolution/second as the output unit.
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Perform the conversion to obtain the angular velocity in revolutions per second.
Key Features
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Converts angular velocities from degrees per second to revolutions per second.
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Based on the established conversion rate of 1 °/s = 0.0027777778 r/s.
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Supports applications involving gyroscopes, motor controls, and scientific instruments.
Examples
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360 °/s converts to 1 r/s since 360 × 0.0027777778 = 1.
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180 °/s converts to 0.5 r/s since 180 × 0.0027777778 = 0.5.
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting gyroscope or IMU outputs that report rotation rates in degrees per second.
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Specifying rotational speeds of motors or robotic joints employing full revolutions per second.
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Describing rotational frequency of devices like optical discs or turbomachinery during testing.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure input values are accurate within the measurement context to avoid conversion inaccuracies.
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Use revolutions per second for clearer understanding when dealing with complete rotations or frequency.
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Confirm unit selections before converting to maintain consistency in your calculations.
Limitations
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Rounding errors may appear in high-precision contexts due to incremental nature of degree measurements.
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Degree-based units may be less intuitive compared to revolution-based units when handling high-speed rotations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why convert from degree/second to revolution/second?
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Converting allows interpretation of angular velocity in terms of full rotations per second, which is often more meaningful for motor or machinery performance analysis.
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What is the conversion rate between degree/second and revolution/second?
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1 degree per second equals 0.0027777778 revolutions per second.
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In which fields is this conversion commonly used?
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It is widely used in robotics, aerospace, automotive controls, inertial sensors, electric motors, turbomachinery, and scientific instruments monitoring rotational speed.
Key Terminology
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Degree/second (°/s)
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A unit of angular velocity that measures the rate of change of an angle in degrees per unit time.
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Revolution/second (r/s)
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A unit of angular velocity indicating the number of full rotations completed around an axis each second.