Revolutions per Second Squared to Radians per Second Squared Converter
Enter the angular acceleration in revolutions per second squared below to convert it to radians per second squared.
Convert Revolutions per Second Squared to Radians per Second Squared
Enter a value in revolutions per second squared (r/s²) to convert to radians per second squared (rad/s²).
Revolution per Second Squared to Radian per Second Squared Conversion Table
Table showing various revolution per second squared measurements converted to radians per second squared. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Revolutions per Second Squared (r/s²) | Radians per Second Squared (rad/s²) |
|---|---|
| 1 r/s² | 6.2831853 rad/s² |
| 2 r/s² | 12.5663706 rad/s² |
| 5 r/s² | 31.4159265 rad/s² |
| 10 r/s² | 62.8318531 rad/s² |
| 15 r/s² | 94.2477796 rad/s² |
| 20 r/s² | 125.6637061 rad/s² |
| 25 r/s² | 157.0796327 rad/s² |
| 30 r/s² | 188.4955592 rad/s² |
| 50 r/s² | 314.1592654 rad/s² |
| 75 r/s² | 471.238898 rad/s² |
How to Convert Revolutions per Second Squared to Radians per Second Squared
To convert revolutions per second squared to radians per second squared, multiply the angular acceleration by the following conversion ratio: 6.2831853 radians per second squared/revolution per second squared.
Since one revolution per second squared is equal to 6.2831853 radians per second squared, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The angular acceleration in radians per second squared is equal to the angular acceleration in revolutions per second squared multiplied by 6.2831853.
For example, here's how to convert 10 revolutions per second squared to radians per second squared using the formula above.
How Many Radians per Second Squared Are in a Revolution per Second Squared?
There are 6.2831853 radians per second squared in a revolution per second squared, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our revolution per second squared to radian per second squared calculator automatically converts your angular acceleration measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Revolutions per Second Squared and radians per second squared are both units used to measure angular acceleration. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
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). [1]
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.
What Is a Radian per Second Squared?
SI unit of angular acceleration. It serves as a primary reference unit for measuring angular acceleration across scientific and practical applications. [2]
The radian per second squared is classified as an International System of Units (SI) unit of angular acceleration. Radians per Second Squared can be abbreviated as rad/s²; for example, 1 radian per second squared can be written as 1 rad/s².
As the primary coherent reference unit for angular acceleration in this category, all other angular acceleration units are mathematically anchored to the radian per second squared (rad/s²).
In practice, radians per second squared (rad/s²) are widely used across standard angular acceleration applications within International System of Units (SI) workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting angular acceleration between revolutions per second squared (r/s²) and radians per second squared (rad/s²), keep full floating-point precision (1 r/s² = 6.2831853 rad/s²; 1 rad/s² = 0.1591549 r/s²) during intermediate calculations and round only the final radian per second squared figure to match your instrument tolerance.
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Acceleration - Angular Metrology Standard — Revolutions per Second Squared (r/s²) to Radians per Second Squared (rad/s²)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Revolution per Second Squared (r/s²) & Radian per Second Squared (rad/s²)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (r/s² to rad/s²)