Convert Revolutions per minute squared to Radians per minute squared
Convert Revolutions per minute squared (rev/min²) to Radians per minute squared (rad/min²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
rad/min² = rev/min² × 6.283185307
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 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
| Revolutions per minute squared (rev/min²) | Radians per minute squared (rad/min²) |
|---|---|
| 1 rev/min² | 6.28319 rad/min² |
| 2 rev/min² | 12.5664 rad/min² |
| 5 rev/min² | 31.4159 rad/min² |
| 10 rev/min² | 62.8319 rad/min² |
| 25 rev/min² | 157.08 rad/min² |
| 50 rev/min² | 314.159 rad/min² |
| 100 rev/min² | 628.319 rad/min² |