What Is This Tool?
This tool helps convert angular velocity values from revolution per second (r/s) to degree per minute (°/min). It is designed for users who need to translate fast rotational speeds into slower angular velocity units for applications like precision control and tracking.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in revolution per second you wish to convert
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Choose the from-unit as revolution/second [r/s]
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Select the to-unit as degree/minute [°/min]
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Initiate the conversion to get the result in degree per minute
Key Features
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Converts angular speed from revolution per second to degree per minute accurately
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Supports measurements important in mechanical engineering, astronomy, and instrumentation
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Provides clear examples to illustrate conversion
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Browser-based and simple to use without complicated inputs
Examples
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Convert 0.5 revolution per second to degree per minute: 0.5 × 21600 = 10800 °/min
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Convert 2 revolutions per second to degree per minute: 2 × 21600 = 43200 °/min
Common Use Cases
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Specifying shaft speeds of electric motors and rotating machinery
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Tracking angular velocity for telescope slew rates in astronomy
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Controlling pan/tilt speeds of surveillance or time-lapse cameras
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Measuring mechanical scanning rates for radar and antenna systems
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the context of rotation speed to select appropriate units for interpretation
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Use this conversion to relate fast rotations to slower, more interpretable angular velocities
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Apply conversions carefully when working with very slow or very fast angular motions to minimize rounding errors
Limitations
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Conversion does not alter physical rotational behavior; units differ in scale suitability
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Revolution/second is better for fast rotations; degree/minute suits slower angular velocity contexts
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Conversion precision may be affected by rounding for extreme speed values
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does revolution per second measure?
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It measures angular speed as the number of full rotations an object makes each second, representing fast rotational rates.
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When should I use degree per minute instead of revolution per second?
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Degree per minute is often used for slower, precise angular motions such as telescope tracking and camera panning.
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What is the conversion rate between revolution per second and degree per minute?
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1 revolution per second equals 21,600 degrees per minute.
Key Terminology
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Revolution/second [r/s]
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A unit of angular speed indicating the number of complete rotations per second around an axis.
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Degree/minute [°/min]
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A unit of angular velocity representing one degree of rotation per minute, used for slower angular speeds.
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Angular velocity
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The rate at which an object rotates or changes its angular position over time.