Convert Radians per minute squared to Degrees per second squared
Convert Radians per minute squared (rad/min²) to Degrees per second squared (°/s²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
°/s² = rad/min² × 0.01591549431
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.
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
| Radians per minute squared (rad/min²) | Degrees per second squared (°/s²) |
|---|---|
| 1 rad/min² | 0.0159155 °/s² |
| 2 rad/min² | 0.031831 °/s² |
| 5 rad/min² | 0.0795775 °/s² |
| 10 rad/min² | 0.159155 °/s² |
| 25 rad/min² | 0.397887 °/s² |
| 50 rad/min² | 0.795775 °/s² |
| 100 rad/min² | 1.59155 °/s² |