What Is This Tool?
This converter enables you to translate angular velocity values from radians per minute (rad/min) to revolutions per second (r/s), facilitating comparisons between different rotational speed units used in engineering and scientific applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the angular velocity value in radian/minute.
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Select 'radian/minute [rad/min]' as the original unit and 'revolution/second [r/s]' as the target unit.
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Click convert to get the equivalent angular velocity in revolutions per second.
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Use the provided examples as guidance to verify your results.
Key Features
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Converts angular velocity from radian/minute to revolution/second units.
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Supports use in motor control, dynamics simulations, and instrumentation.
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Includes practical conversion examples for easy understanding.
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation or special software.
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Helps transition from slower rotational speed units to higher-resolution metrics.
Examples
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Convert 10 rad/min: 10 × 0.0026525824 = 0.026525824 r/s
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Convert 100 rad/min: 100 × 0.0026525824 = 0.26525824 r/s
Common Use Cases
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Specifying angular velocity of motors and servomotors in automation and control systems.
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Describing rotational speeds in dynamics and rigid-body simulations.
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Reporting low-speed rotations in laboratory and instrumentation settings.
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Measuring shaft speeds of electric motors and rotating machinery with per-second resolution.
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Evaluating spin rates of devices like optical discs or turbomachinery during tests.
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Reporting rotation frequency in scientific research such as pulsar spin measurements.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure consistent use of time units (minute vs. second) when performing conversions.
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Carefully apply the conversion factor to avoid rounding errors in critical calculations.
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Use this conversion primarily for low to moderate speed measurements where radian/minute is typical.
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For high-speed angular velocities, consider using radians per second for better precision.
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Validate conversion results against known examples to confirm accuracy.
Limitations
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The conversion accuracy relies on exact π approximations and consistent time measurements.
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Less ideal for very high angular speeds where radians per second are preferred.
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Non-integer conversion factors require careful calculation to prevent rounding errors.
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May not be suitable for applications demanding extremely high numerical precision.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why convert from radian/minute to revolution/second?
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Converting allows comparison between SI angular velocity units expressed per minute and rotational speeds measured as full revolutions per second, useful for equipment monitoring and scientific analysis.
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What is the conversion factor between rad/min and r/s?
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The exact conversion rate is 1 radian/minute equals approximately 0.0026525824 revolution/second.
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When should I prefer radians per second over this conversion?
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For high-speed rotations or applications requiring greater precision, radians per second are more appropriate due to their direct measurement per second and simpler relationship with frequency.
Key Terminology
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Radian per minute [rad/min]
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An SI-derived angular velocity unit measuring the angle in radians swept in one minute, used mainly for low-speed measurements and control applications.
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Revolution per second [r/s]
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An angular speed unit denoting complete rotations per second, directly related to rotational frequency and commonly used in dynamic measurements.
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Angular velocity
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The rate of change of angular position of a rotating object, typically expressed in radians or revolutions per unit time.