°/s to rpm Converter

Convert deg/s to RPM instantly.

Free online converter with accurate results and clear explanations.

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How This Tool Works

The Degrees Per Second to RPM Converter uses the fixed relationship between degrees, revolutions, seconds, and minutes. One revolution is 360 degrees, and one minute is 60 seconds.

To convert degrees per second to revolutions per minute, divide by 360 to get revolutions per second, then multiply by 60. The simplified formula is: RPM = deg/s / 6. For example, 720 deg/s equals 120 RPM.

  • Input: Degrees per second (deg/s)
  • Conversion factor: 1 deg/s = 0.166667 RPM
  • Reverse conversion: RPM x 6 = deg/s

Why This Matters

Angular velocity conversions are common in motor control, robotics, turbines, rotating shafts, and physics problems. Keeping the units explicit helps compare a sensor reading in deg/s with equipment ratings listed in RPM.

For example, a rotating assembly measured at 12,960 deg/s is running at 2,160 RPM, because 12,960 / 6 = 2,160. That kind of quick check helps catch decimal-place and unit-direction mistakes before they affect design or troubleshooting work.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Do not forget the time conversion: Degrees to revolutions divides by 360, then seconds to minutes multiplies by 60.
  • Do not multiply in the forward direction: Convert deg/s to RPM by dividing by 6. Multiply by 6 only when converting RPM back to deg/s.
  • Keep decimal places visible: 1 deg/s is 0.166667 RPM, not 0 RPM.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the °/s to rpm Converter

Degrees per second (°/s) measures rotational speed in terms of degrees covered per second.
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Sources & References

International System of Units (SI): angular velocity

Angular velocity is measured in the radian per second (rad/s). Conversions between SI and other units use exact, internationally agreed factors maintained by NIST.
→Source: NIST — International System of Units (SI)

International System of Units (SI)

Authoritative definitions for angular velocity, from the BIPM SI Brochure (9th edition), the defining reference for the SI.
→Source: BIPM — SI Brochure (9th ed.)

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