Convert Revolutions per minute squared to Degrees per second squared
Convert Revolutions per minute squared (rev/min²) to Degrees per second squared (°/s²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
°/s² = rev/min² × 0.1
About Revolutions per minute squared
The revolution per minute squared (rev/min²) equals π/1800 ≈ 1.745 × 10⁻³ rad/s². Also written rpm/min in drive engineering, it appears in variable-frequency drive (VFD) ramp settings; a 50 Hz induction motor reaching 1500 rpm in 10 s accelerates at 9000 rev/min². IEC 60034-4 motor testing and elevator traction drive specifications use rev/min². 1 rev/min² = π/1800 rad/s² ≈ 1.745 × 10⁻³ 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
| Revolutions per minute squared (rev/min²) | Degrees per second squared (°/s²) |
|---|---|
| 1 rev/min² | 0.1 °/s² |
| 2 rev/min² | 0.2 °/s² |
| 5 rev/min² | 0.5 °/s² |
| 10 rev/min² | 1 °/s² |
| 25 rev/min² | 2.5 °/s² |
| 50 rev/min² | 5 °/s² |
| 100 rev/min² | 10 °/s² |