Convert Revolutions per second squared to Degrees per second squared
Convert Revolutions per second squared (rev/s²) to Degrees per second squared (°/s²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
°/s² = rev/s² × 360
About Revolutions per second squared
The revolution per second squared (rev/s²) equals 2π ≈ 6.2832 rad/s², used for high-speed machines. Ultracentrifuge rotors (Beckman-Coulter Optima MAX-XP) reach 1333 rps operating speed, achieving angular acceleration of 2-5 rev/s² during run-up. Dental air turbines spinning at 400 rps accelerate at 50-200 rev/s² during the power stroke. 1 rev/s² = 2π rad/s² = 60 rpm/s = 360 °/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 second squared (rev/s²) | Degrees per second squared (°/s²) |
|---|---|
| 1 rev/s² | 360 °/s² |
| 2 rev/s² | 720 °/s² |
| 5 rev/s² | 1800 °/s² |
| 10 rev/s² | 3600 °/s² |
| 25 rev/s² | 9000 °/s² |
| 50 rev/s² | 18000 °/s² |
| 100 rev/s² | 36000 °/s² |