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Convert Degrees per second squared to Revolutions per second squared

Instantly convert Degrees per second squared (deg/s²) to Revolutions per second squared (rev/s²) with our free online calculator.

Reviewed by Christopher FloiedUpdated

Formula: deg/s² to rev/s²multiply by 0.00277778

Reference Table

Degrees per second squared (deg/s²)Revolutions per second squared (rev/s²)
10.00277778
50.0138889
100.0277778
250.0694444
500.138889
1000.277778

How to Convert Degrees per second squared to Revolutions per second squared

Formula

To convert Degrees per second squared (deg/s²) to Revolutions per second squared (rev/s²): multiply by 0.00277778

Step-by-Step

  1. Start with your value in Degrees per second squared (deg/s²).
  2. Multiply by 0.00277778 to perform the conversion.
  3. The result is your value expressed in Revolutions per second squared (rev/s²).

Conversion Factor

1 deg/s² = 0.00277778 rev/s²

Reverse Factor

1 rev/s² = 360 deg/s²

Worked Example

Convert 25 Degrees per second squared to Revolutions per second squared: 25 deg/s² = 0.0694444 rev/s²

About Degree per second squared (deg/s²)

Angular acceleration expressed in degrees per second per second (1 deg/s² = π/180 rad/s² ≈ 0.01745 rad/s² = 1/6 RPM/s). deg/s² is the standard reporting unit in aerospace navigation and aviation control-system design where rotation rates are also reported in deg/s for consistency: spacecraft, missile, and satellite attitude-control rate-loop tuning per AIAA standards; aviation autopilot pitch / roll / yaw inner-loop PID tuning per FAA AC 25-7C transport-aircraft handling-qualities specifications; aerobatic-airframe maneuver-load calculations (typical aerobatic-category aircraft pitch acceleration limits 100-300 deg/s²); and consumer IMU/gyro datasheets for expected drift and step-response characterization per IEEE 952 inertial-sensor terminology. Drone flight-controller PID gains on the rate loop (Betaflight, ArduPilot, PX4) are often tuned in deg/s² for pilot-intuitive stability and reflex-response tuning.

About Revolution per second squared (rev/s²)

Angular acceleration expressed in full rotations per second per second (1 rev/s² = 2π rad/s² ≈ 6.283 rad/s² = 360 deg/s² = 60 RPM/s). rev/s² is used in specialty rotating-equipment analysis where the natural rotational-rate timebase is rev/s (rather than RPM or rad/s): large laboratory centrifuges (Beckman Optima ultracentrifuges with programmable acceleration/deceleration in rev/s² for rotor-protection during rapid spin-down), flywheel energy-storage systems (Beacon Power 25 MW grid-frequency-regulation flywheels with controlled spin-up profiles), automotive turbocharger spin-up transient analysis (the lag-time response from low-end RPM to spool-up at full boost), ultra-high-speed machining spindles, and inertial-confinement-fusion target-rotation rigs. Convert rev/s² to rad/s² by multiplying by 2π; to RPM/s by multiplying by 60; to deg/s² by multiplying by 360.

Quick Facts

  • 1 Degree per second squared equals 0.00277778 Revolutions per second squared
  • 1 Revolution per second squared equals 360 Degrees per second squared
  • Degree per second squared is a unit of angular acceleration
  • Revolution per second squared is a unit of angular acceleration
  • This conversion is commonly used in motor control, robotics, and rotational dynamics

Common Degree per second squared to Revolution per second squared Conversions

Degrees per second squared (deg/s²)Revolutions per second squared (rev/s²)
0.010.0000277778
0.10.000277778
0.250.000694444
0.50.00138889
10.00277778
20.00555556
30.00833333
50.0138889
100.0277778
150.0416667
200.0555556
250.0694444
500.138889
750.208333
1000.277778
2500.694444
5001.38889
10002.77778
500013.8889
1000027.7778

Understanding Degrees per second squared

The Degree per second squared (symbol: deg/s²) is a unit of angular acceleration. Angular acceleration expressed in degrees per second per second (1 deg/s² = π/180 rad/s² ≈ 0.01745 rad/s² = 1/6 RPM/s). deg/s² is the standard reporting unit in aerospace navigation and aviation control-system design where rotation rates are also reported in deg/s for consistency: spacecraft, missile, and satellite attitude-control rate-loop tuning per AIAA standards; aviation autopilot pitch / roll / yaw inner-loop PID tuning per FAA AC 25-7C transport-aircraft handling-qualities specifications; aerobatic-airframe maneuver-load calculations (typical aerobatic-category aircraft pitch acceleration limits 100-300 deg/s²); and consumer IMU/gyro datasheets for expected drift and step-response characterization per IEEE 952 inertial-sensor terminology. Drone flight-controller PID gains on the rate loop (Betaflight, ArduPilot, PX4) are often tuned in deg/s² for pilot-intuitive stability and reflex-response tuning.

Degrees per second squared are commonly used in motor control, robotics, and rotational dynamics.

Understanding Revolutions per second squared

The Revolution per second squared (symbol: rev/s²) is a unit of angular acceleration. Angular acceleration expressed in full rotations per second per second (1 rev/s² = 2π rad/s² ≈ 6.283 rad/s² = 360 deg/s² = 60 RPM/s). rev/s² is used in specialty rotating-equipment analysis where the natural rotational-rate timebase is rev/s (rather than RPM or rad/s): large laboratory centrifuges (Beckman Optima ultracentrifuges with programmable acceleration/deceleration in rev/s² for rotor-protection during rapid spin-down), flywheel energy-storage systems (Beacon Power 25 MW grid-frequency-regulation flywheels with controlled spin-up profiles), automotive turbocharger spin-up transient analysis (the lag-time response from low-end RPM to spool-up at full boost), ultra-high-speed machining spindles, and inertial-confinement-fusion target-rotation rigs. Convert rev/s² to rad/s² by multiplying by 2π; to RPM/s by multiplying by 60; to deg/s² by multiplying by 360.

Revolutions per second squared are commonly used in motor control, robotics, and rotational dynamics.

Why Convert Degrees per second squared to Revolutions per second squared?

Converting between Degrees per second squared and Revolutions per second squared is a frequent requirement for engineers, scientists, and students working with angular acceleration values. Different industries and regions favour different unit systems, so having a dependable conversion tool saves time and prevents errors in technical calculations. Whether you are verifying a specification sheet, cross-checking simulation results, or preparing a report for an international audience, accurate angular acceleration conversion is essential.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert Degrees per second squared to Revolutions per second squared?

Angular acceleration expressed in degrees per second per second (1 deg/s² = π/180 rad/s² ≈ 0. To convert Degrees per second squared to Revolutions per second squared, multiply by 0.00277778. For example, 25 deg/s² equals 0.0694444 rev/s².

How many Revolutions per second squared are in 1 Degree per second squared?

There are 0.00277778 Revolutions per second squared in 1 Degree per second squared.

How many Degrees per second squared are in 1 Revolution per second squared?

There are 360 Degrees per second squared in 1 Revolution per second squared.

What is the formula for Degree per second squared to Revolution per second squared conversion?

The formula is: multiply by 0.00277778. This means 1 deg/s² = 0.00277778 rev/s².

Is a Degree per second squared bigger than a Revolution per second squared?

Yes. One Degree per second squared is larger than one Revolution per second squared because 1 deg/s² equals 0.00277778 rev/s², which is less than 1.

When do you need to convert between Degrees per second squared and Revolutions per second squared?

Angular acceleration expressed in full rotations per second per second (1 rev/s² = 2π rad/s² ≈ 6. Degree per second squared and Revolution per second squared are both angular acceleration units, so conversion comes up whenever one source of information uses one unit and another uses the other — a classic cross-reference challenge in engineering, trade, travel, and everyday life.

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