Degrees per Second Squared to Revolutions per Second Squared Converter
Enter the angular acceleration in degrees per second squared below to convert it to revolutions per second squared.
Convert Degrees per Second Squared to Revolutions per Second Squared
Enter a value in degrees per second squared (°/s²) to convert to revolutions per second squared (r/s²).
Degree per Second Squared to Revolution per Second Squared Conversion Table
Table showing various degree per second squared measurements converted to revolutions per second squared. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Degrees per Second Squared (°/s²) | Revolutions per Second Squared (r/s²) |
|---|---|
| 1 °/s² | 0.0027778 r/s² |
| 2 °/s² | 0.0055556 r/s² |
| 2.5 °/s² | 0.0069444 r/s² |
| 5 °/s² | 0.0138889 r/s² |
| 10 °/s² | 0.0277778 r/s² |
| 15 °/s² | 0.0416667 r/s² |
| 20 °/s² | 0.0555556 r/s² |
| 25 °/s² | 0.0694444 r/s² |
| 30 °/s² | 0.0833333 r/s² |
| 50 °/s² | 0.1388889 r/s² |
How to Convert Degrees per Second Squared to Revolutions per Second Squared
To convert degrees per second squared to revolutions per second squared, multiply the angular acceleration by the following conversion ratio: 0.0027778 revolutions per second squared/degree per second squared.
Since one degree per second squared is equal to 0.0027778 revolutions per second squared, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The angular acceleration in revolutions per second squared is equal to the angular acceleration in degrees per second squared multiplied by 0.0027778.
For example, here's how to convert 5 degrees per second squared to revolutions per second squared using the formula above.
How Many Revolutions per Second Squared Are in a Degree per Second Squared?
There are 0.0027778 revolutions per second squared in a degree per second squared, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our degree per second squared to revolution per second squared calculator automatically converts your angular acceleration measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Degrees per Second Squared and revolutions per second squared are both units used to measure angular acceleration. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Degree per Second Squared?
A degree per second squared is a unit of angular acceleration equal to 0.0174533 radians per second squared (rad/s²), the base unit for angular acceleration. Equal to π/180 rad/s². [1]
The degree per second squared is classified as a standard unit of angular acceleration. Degrees per Second Squared can be abbreviated as °/s²; for example, 1 degree per second squared can be written as 1 °/s².
When working with degrees per second squared (°/s²) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, degrees per second squared (°/s²) are widely used across standard angular acceleration applications within international standard workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Revolution per Second Squared?
A revolution per second squared is a unit of angular acceleration equal to 6.2831853 radians per second squared (rad/s²), the base unit for angular acceleration. Equal to 2π rad/s² (6.283185 rad/s²). [2]
The revolution per second squared is classified as a standard unit of angular acceleration. Revolutions per Second Squared can be abbreviated as r/s²; for example, 1 revolution per second squared can be written as 1 r/s².
When working with revolutions per second squared (r/s²) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, revolutions per second squared (r/s²) are widely used across standard angular acceleration applications within international standard workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting angular acceleration between degrees per second squared (°/s²) and revolutions per second squared (r/s²), keep full floating-point precision (1 °/s² = 0.0027778 r/s²; 1 r/s² = 360 °/s²) during intermediate calculations and round only the final revolution per second squared figure to match your instrument tolerance.
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Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our revolutions per second squared to degrees per second squared calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting revolutions per second squared to degrees per second squared, converting radians per second squared to revolutions per second squared, or converting degrees per second squared to radians per second squared.
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Acceleration - Angular Metrology Standard — Degrees per Second Squared (°/s²) to Revolutions per Second Squared (r/s²)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Degree per Second Squared (°/s²) & Revolution per Second Squared (r/s²)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (°/s² to r/s²)