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Convert Revolutions per second squared to RPM per second

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

Reviewed by Christopher FloiedUpdated

Formula: rev/s² to RPM/smultiply by 60

Reference Table

Revolutions per second squared (rev/s²)RPM per second (RPM/s)
160
5300
10600
251500
503000
1006000

How to Convert Revolutions per second squared to RPM per second

Formula

To convert Revolutions per second squared (rev/s²) to RPM per second (RPM/s): multiply by 60

Step-by-Step

  1. Start with your value in Revolutions per second squared (rev/s²).
  2. Multiply by 60 to perform the conversion.
  3. The result is your value expressed in RPM per second (RPM/s).

Conversion Factor

1 rev/s² = 60 RPM/s

Reverse Factor

1 RPM/s = 0.0166667 rev/s²

Worked Example

Convert 25 Revolutions per second squared to RPM per second: 25 rev/s² = 1500 RPM/s

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.

About RPM per second (RPM/s)

The change in rotational speed in revolutions per minute, per second (1 RPM/s = 2π/60 rad/s² ≈ 0.1047 rad/s² = 6 deg/s²). RPM/s is the standard motor-drive specification for acceleration ramp programming: a servo-motor catalog spec of '0 to 3,000 RPM in 0.5 seconds' translates to a 6,000 RPM/s acceleration limit. CNC machine-tool controllers (Siemens 840D, Fanuc 30i / 31i, Haas NGC) expose spindle and axis ramp-rate limits in RPM/s for programmable acceleration profiles; EV traction-motor inverters (Tesla Drive Unit, Cascadia Motion CM200) advertise peak acceleration in RPM/s as a key performance spec; industrial Variable-Frequency-Drive (VFD) parameters (ABB ACS880, Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755, Siemens SINAMICS G120) all expose acceleration / deceleration ramp times that internally compute RPM/s limits per IEC 61800-4 adjustable-speed-drive standards. Convert RPM/s to rad/s² by multiplying by π/30; to deg/s² by multiplying by 6.

Quick Facts

  • 1 Revolution per second squared equals 60 RPM per second
  • 1 RPM per second equals 0.0166667 Revolutions per second squared
  • Revolution per second squared is a unit of angular acceleration
  • RPM per second is a unit of angular acceleration
  • This conversion is commonly used in motor control, robotics, and rotational dynamics

Common Revolution per second squared to RPM per second Conversions

Revolutions per second squared (rev/s²)RPM per second (RPM/s)
0.010.6
0.16
0.2515
0.530
160
2120
3180
5300
10600
15900
201200
251500
503000
754500
1006000
25015000
50030000
100060000
5000300000
10000600000

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.

Understanding RPM per second

The RPM per second (symbol: RPM/s) is a unit of angular acceleration. The change in rotational speed in revolutions per minute, per second (1 RPM/s = 2π/60 rad/s² ≈ 0.1047 rad/s² = 6 deg/s²). RPM/s is the standard motor-drive specification for acceleration ramp programming: a servo-motor catalog spec of '0 to 3,000 RPM in 0.5 seconds' translates to a 6,000 RPM/s acceleration limit. CNC machine-tool controllers (Siemens 840D, Fanuc 30i / 31i, Haas NGC) expose spindle and axis ramp-rate limits in RPM/s for programmable acceleration profiles; EV traction-motor inverters (Tesla Drive Unit, Cascadia Motion CM200) advertise peak acceleration in RPM/s as a key performance spec; industrial Variable-Frequency-Drive (VFD) parameters (ABB ACS880, Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755, Siemens SINAMICS G120) all expose acceleration / deceleration ramp times that internally compute RPM/s limits per IEC 61800-4 adjustable-speed-drive standards. Convert RPM/s to rad/s² by multiplying by π/30; to deg/s² by multiplying by 6.

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

Why Convert Revolutions per second squared to RPM per second?

Converting between Revolutions per second squared and RPM per second 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 Revolutions per second squared to RPM per second?

Angular acceleration expressed in full rotations per second per second (1 rev/s² = 2π rad/s² ≈ 6. To convert Revolutions per second squared to RPM per second, multiply by 60. For example, 25 rev/s² equals 1500 RPM/s.

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

There are 60 RPM per second in 1 Revolution per second squared.

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

There are 0.0166667 Revolutions per second squared in 1 RPM per second.

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

The formula is: multiply by 60. This means 1 rev/s² = 60 RPM/s.

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

No. One Revolution per second squared is smaller than one RPM per second because 1 rev/s² equals 60 RPM/s, which is greater than 1.

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

The change in rotational speed in revolutions per minute, per second (1 RPM/s = 2π/60 rad/s² ≈ 0. Revolution per second squared and RPM per second 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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