Convert Nanoradians per second squared to Degrees per second squared
Convert Nanoradians per second squared (nrad/s²) to Degrees per second squared (°/s²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
°/s² = nrad/s² × 5.729577951e-8
About Nanoradians per second squared
The nanoradian per second squared (nrad/s²) equals 10⁻⁹ rad/s², measuring imperceptibly gradual changes in rotation rate. Precision spacecraft attitude-control systems operate in this range during ultra-slow slew manoeuvres; GRACE-FO drag-free cold-gas thrusters produced angular accelerations at the nrad/s² scale. Ring laser gyroscopes monitoring Earth's polar motion require resolving nrad/s² variations. 1 nrad/s² = 10⁻⁹ rad/s² ≈ 1.02 × 10⁻⁹ rpm/s.
About Degrees per second squared
The degree per second squared (°/s²) equals π/180 ≈ 0.017453 rad/s², the most intuitive angular acceleration unit. Human vestibular perception threshold starts near 1 °/s²; aircraft pitch acceleration during manoeuvres is 5-30 °/s²; robot joint acceleration 100-500 °/s². Automotive electronic stability control monitors yaw angular acceleration to detect spin onset. MEMS IMUs measure 0.1-1000 °/s². 1 °/s² = π/180 rad/s² ≈ 1/6 rpm/s.
Quick Reference Table
| Nanoradians per second squared (nrad/s²) | Degrees per second squared (°/s²) |
|---|---|
| 1 nrad/s² | 5.73 × 10-8 °/s² |
| 2 nrad/s² | 1.146 × 10-7 °/s² |
| 5 nrad/s² | 2.865 × 10-7 °/s² |
| 10 nrad/s² | 5.73 × 10-7 °/s² |
| 25 nrad/s² | 1.432 × 10-6 °/s² |
| 50 nrad/s² | 2.865 × 10-6 °/s² |
| 100 nrad/s² | 5.73 × 10-6 °/s² |