Convert Radians per second (rad/s) to Revolutions per minute (RPM)
Enter a value below to convert Radians per second (rad/s) to Revolutions per minute (RPM).
Conversion:
1 Radians per second (rad/s) = 9.5492965855 Revolutions per minute (RPM)
How to Convert Radians per second (rad/s) to Revolutions per minute (RPM)
1 radps = 9.5492965855 rpm
1 rpm = 0.10471975512 radps
Example: convert 15 Radians per second (rad/s) to Revolutions per minute (RPM):
25 radps = 238.73241464 rpm
Radians per second (rad/s) to Revolutions per minute (RPM) Conversion Table
| Radians per second (rad/s) | Revolutions per minute (RPM) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 radps | 0.095492965855 rpm |
| 0.1 radps | 0.95492965855 rpm |
| 1 radps | 9.5492965855 rpm |
| 2 radps | 19.098593171 rpm |
| 3 radps | 28.647889757 rpm |
| 5 radps | 47.746482928 rpm |
| 10 radps | 95.492965855 rpm |
| 20 radps | 190.98593171 rpm |
| 50 radps | 477.46482928 rpm |
| 100 radps | 954.92965855 rpm |
| 1000 radps | 9549.2965855 rpm |
Radians per second (rad/s)
Definition
Radians per second (rad/s) is the SI unit of angular velocity, measuring the rate of rotation in radians. One full rotation equals 2π rad/s, which corresponds to approximately 6.2832 rad/s.
History
Radians per second emerged from the mathematical definition of the radian in the 18th century. It became the preferred unit in physics and engineering because it simplifies formulas involving rotational dynamics and wave mechanics.
Current use
Radians per second is the standard angular velocity unit in physics, mechanical engineering, control systems, and signal processing. It is used in motor specifications, oscillation analysis, and rotational dynamics calculations.
Revolutions per minute (RPM)
Definition
Revolutions per minute (RPM) is a unit of rotational frequency measuring the number of complete turns around a fixed axis in one minute. 1 RPM equals 1/60 Hz.
History
RPM has been used since the Industrial Revolution to describe the speed of rotating machinery such as steam engines, turbines, and motors. It became the standard measure for engine and motor performance.
Current use
RPM is universally used in automotive engineering (engine speed), manufacturing (lathe and drill speeds), hard drive specifications, centrifuge operations, and any application involving rotational motion.