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Revolutions per minute to Degrees per second

Convert revolutions per minute to degrees per second (rpm to °/s). 1 rpm = 6 °/s. Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.

A quick reference1 rpm = 6 °/s
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How to convert revolutions per minute to degrees per second

Multiply the amount in revolutions per minute by 6 to get degrees per second. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.

°/s = rpm × 6

Worked example

1 rpm = 6 °/s. Change the amount in the calculator above to use your own value.

Units and assumptions

Uses radians per second. One complete revolution is 2π radians or 360 degrees. This converts angular velocity, rather than treating a radian as a whole cycle. Negative values retain the direction of rotation. Values are rounded to 12 significant figures for display.

Calculator results use floating-point arithmetic and are rounded for display. The reference table below uses up to 12 significant digits.

Revolutions per minute to Degrees per second table

Common values, rounded for display
Revolutions per minute (rpm)Degrees per second (°/s)
00
16
530
1060
25150
100600
1,0006,000

About this conversion

What is the formula for revolutions per minute to degrees per second?

°/s = rpm × 6. Multiply the amount in revolutions per minute by 6 to get degrees per second. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.

How do I convert back to revolutions per minute?

Use the degrees per second to revolutions per minute calculator to reverse this conversion. You can also use Swap units in the calculator above.

Can I use a different pair of units?

Choose another unit in the calculator, or open the angular velocity converter to browse all supported pairs.

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