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

How to Convert from Radian/hour [rad/h] to Degree/minute [°/min]?

Learn how to convert angular velocity from radian per hour (rad/h) to degree per minute (°/min) with this easy-to-use online unit converter. Suitable for astronomy, geodesy, surveillance, and mechanical scanning applications.

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Radian/hour [rad/h] to Degree/minute [°/min] Conversion Table

Radian/hour [rad/h] Degree/minute [°/min]

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Radian/hour [rad/h] to Degree/minute [°/min] Conversion Table
Radian/hour [rad/h] Degree/minute [°/min]

What Is This Tool?

This online converter allows you to convert angular velocity values from radian per hour (rad/h) to degree per minute (°/min). It is designed to translate slow rotational rates into a more commonly used unit for easier understanding and practical use in various scientific and technical fields.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the angular velocity value in radian per hour (rad/h) you want to convert.
  • Select radian/hour as the input unit and degree/minute as the output unit.
  • Click the convert button to perform the conversion instantly.
  • View the resulting value in degree per minute (°/min) displayed clearly for your reference.

Key Features

  • Converts angular velocity from radian/hour to degree/minute accurately using the proper conversion factor.
  • Supports applications in astronomy, geodesy, surveillance systems, and instrumentation.
  • Browser-based tool that requires no installation or technical expertise.
  • Provides clear results that facilitate interpretation of slow rotational motion in preferred units.

Examples

  • Convert 2 radian/hour: 2 rad/h equals approximately 1.91 degree/minute.
  • Convert 0.5 radian/hour: 0.5 rad/h equals about 0.48 degree/minute.

Common Use Cases

  • Expressing slow planetary or Earth rotation rates in astronomy and geodesy.
  • Setting slow scan or slew speeds for telescopes, antenna rotators, or satellite pointing.
  • Controlling pan and tilt speeds in surveillance or time-lapse cameras with precise angular motion.
  • Measuring mechanical scanning rates in radar and antenna assemblies or slow gimbal movements.

Tips & Best Practices

  • Verify the input unit is correctly set to radian per hour to ensure accurate conversion.
  • Use the converted degree per minute values to simplify angular velocity interpretation in practical scenarios.
  • For high-speed rotations, consider other conversion methods involving SI coherent units like radian per second.
  • Apply the tool in applications that involve slow angular velocities for best relevance of results.

Limitations

  • Conversion best suits slow rotational speeds; it may not be appropriate for fast angular velocity measurements.
  • Degree per minute is not an SI unit; conversions to SI units may be needed for standardization purposes.
  • Slow dynamics involved in radian/hour units may limit usability in real-time or rapid response contexts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert from radian/hour to degree/minute?
Converting to degree per minute makes slow angular velocities easier to interpret and use in fields like astronomy and surveillance where degree units are often preferred.

Is degree per minute an SI unit?
No, degree per minute is not an SI unit. The standard SI unit for angular velocity is radian per second.

Can this conversion be used for high-speed rotations?
No, this conversion is suitable for slow rotational speeds; for high-speed rotations, other units like radian per second should be considered.

Key Terminology

Radian/hour (rad/h)
A unit of angular velocity representing one radian of rotation per hour, used to measure slow rotational changes over time.
Degree/minute (°/min)
A unit of angular velocity indicating one degree of angular displacement per minute, commonly used for slow rotation rates.
Angular velocity
The rate at which an object rotates or changes its angular position over time.

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