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

How to Convert from Radian/day [rad/d] to Degree/hour [°/h]?

Easily convert angular velocity from radian per day to degree per hour using this practical online tool. Understand the conversion and apply it for astronomy, spacecraft attitude, and geodesy.

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Radian/day [rad/d] to Degree/hour [°/h] Conversion Table

Radian/day [rad/d] Degree/hour [°/h]

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Radian/day [rad/d] to Degree/hour [°/h] Conversion Table
Radian/day [rad/d] Degree/hour [°/h]

What Is This Tool?

This converter translates angular velocity values from radian per day (rad/d) to degree per hour (°/h). It helps users express slow rotational speeds measured over daily intervals into more precise hourly units, useful for various scientific and engineering fields.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the angular velocity value in radian per day (rad/d).
  • Select 'radian/day [rad/d]' as the input unit if needed.
  • Choose 'degree/hour [°/h]' as the output unit.
  • Click convert to get the equivalent angular velocity in degree per hour.

Key Features

  • Converts angular velocity from radian/day to degree/hour accurately using a fixed conversion factor.
  • Supports practical use cases in astronomy, spacecraft mission control, and geodesy.
  • Offers quick calculations suitable for slow rotation rates or drift speeds.
  • Browser-based tool with easy input and instant results.

Examples

  • Convert 2 radian/day to degree/hour: 2 × 2.3873241464 = 4.7746482928 °/h.
  • Convert 0.5 radian/day to degree/hour: 0.5 × 2.3873241464 = 1.1936620732 °/h.

Common Use Cases

  • Describing planetary rotations, such as planets or moons over days.
  • Analyzing long-term precession or nutation rates in astronomy and geodesy.
  • Evaluating slow spacecraft attitude drift or spin rates for mission monitoring.
  • Calculating telescope or antenna pointing system drift rates in degrees per hour.

Tips & Best Practices

  • Use this converter for slow angular velocities where daily intervals are initially recorded.
  • Apply the conversion for short-term control by translating daily rates into hourly units.
  • Ensure input values represent constant angular velocity over the day for accurate results.

Limitations

  • Assumes angular velocity remains constant throughout the day.
  • The conversion accuracy depends on the decimal precision used for the factor.
  • Not suitable for very high angular velocities where more complex physics apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert from radian/day to degree/hour?
Converting from radian/day to degree/hour allows expressing slow angular velocities over a day into a finer unit suitable for shorter time scale measurements and control.

What is the exact conversion rate from radian/day to degree/hour?
1 radian/day equals approximately 2.3873241464 degree/hour.

Can this conversion be used for fast spinning objects?
No, this converter is intended for slow angular velocities; very high speeds may require different methods due to physical limitations.

Key Terminology

Radian/day [rad/d]
A unit of angular velocity measuring the number of radians rotated over one day, used for describing slow rotations or precessions.
Degree/hour [°/h]
A unit of angular velocity that expresses the angular change in degrees occurring each hour, useful for short-term rotational measurements.

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