Convert Degrees per minute squared to Radians per minute squared
Convert Degrees per minute squared (°/min²) to Radians per minute squared (rad/min²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
rad/min² = °/min² × 0.01745329252
About Degrees per minute squared
The degree per minute squared (°/min²) equals π/648000 ≈ 4.848 × 10⁻⁶ rad/s², coincidentally equal to 1 °/h/s. It appears in slow rotational dynamics: spinning astronomical instrument platforms ramp up at fractions of a °/min² to avoid disturbing cryogenic detectors. Large CNC rotary tables for turbine disc indexing programme controlled acceleration profiles in °/min². 1 °/min² = π/648000 rad/s².
About Radians per minute squared
The radian per minute squared (rad/min²) equals 1/3600 ≈ 2.778 × 10⁻⁴ rad/s², used where rotational speed is expressed in rad/min. Wind turbine pitch-control systems characterise blade angular acceleration in rad/min². Pharmaceutical coating pans and rotary drum mixers with PLC ramp control use rad/min² for smooth start-up profiles. 1 rad/min² = 1/3600 rad/s² ≈ 2.778 × 10⁻⁴ rad/s².
Quick Reference Table
| Degrees per minute squared (°/min²) | Radians per minute squared (rad/min²) |
|---|---|
| 1 °/min² | 0.0174533 rad/min² |
| 2 °/min² | 0.0349066 rad/min² |
| 5 °/min² | 0.0872665 rad/min² |
| 10 °/min² | 0.174533 rad/min² |
| 25 °/min² | 0.436332 rad/min² |
| 50 °/min² | 0.872665 rad/min² |
| 100 °/min² | 1.74533 rad/min² |