Convert Radians per Minute Squared to Revolutions per Hour Squared
Radian per Minute Squared (rad/min²) to Revolution per Hour Squared (rev/h²) unit conversion — enter any value below to get an instant result, or use the table for common values.
Results from this calculator are estimates provided for general informational purposes only, based on formulas, rates, and standards commonly accepted as of 2026. Figures may differ slightly from other calculators or professional sources due to rounding methods, differing assumptions, or regional regulations, and rules may change over time. Always consult a qualified professional — such as a financial advisor, healthcare provider, or other relevant specialist — before making decisions based on these results.
Result
1 rad/min² = 572.97401 rev/h²
1 Radian per Minute Squared = 572.97401 Revolutions per Hour Squared
1 Revolution per Hour Squared = 0.0017452799 Radians per Minute Squared
1 rad/min² in every supported unit
Conversion chart: Radian per Minute Squared to Revolutions per Hour Squared
Conversion table
| Radian per Minute Squared (rad/min²) | Revolution per Hour Squared (rev/h²) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 rad/min² | 5.7297401 rev/h² |
| 0.1 rad/min² | 57.297401 rev/h² |
| 1 rad/min² | 572.97401 rev/h² |
| 2 rad/min² | 1145.948 rev/h² |
| 3 rad/min² | 1718.922 rev/h² |
| 5 rad/min² | 2864.87 rev/h² |
| 10 rad/min² | 5729.7401 rev/h² |
| 20 rad/min² | 11459.48 rev/h² |
| 50 rad/min² | 28648.7 rev/h² |
| 100 rad/min² | 57297.401 rev/h² |
| 1000 rad/min² | 572974.01 rev/h² |
Radian per Minute Squared (rad/min²)
Definition: A time-rescaled version of angular acceleration, measuring how many radians per minute of angular velocity an object gains each minute.
History: Formed by substituting minutes for seconds in the standard SI angular acceleration definition, useful when rotational speed changes occur gradually.
Current use: Used for slow-spinning-up machinery such as large flywheels, industrial centrifuges, or turntables that take minutes rather than seconds to reach operating speed.
Revolution per Hour Squared (rev/h²)
Definition: A very slow-scale angular acceleration unit describing changes in revolutions-per-hour rotational speed over an hour.
History: The hour-scaled extension of the revolution-based angular acceleration convention, reserved for extremely gradual rotational speed-up or slow-down processes.
Current use: Used for very slowly accelerating large-scale rotating machinery, such as industrial kilns or large storage tank stirrers gradually ramping up to operating speed.
Supported Units
| Unit | Symbol | In Radians per Second Squared |
|---|---|---|
| Radian per Second Squared | rad/s² | 1 rad/s² |
| Radian per Minute Squared | rad/min² | 0.0002777778 rad/s² |
| Radian per Hour Squared | rad/h² | 7.72E-08 rad/s² |
| Degree per Second Squared | °/s² | 0.017453292 rad/s² |
| Degree per Minute Squared | °/min² | 4.8481E-06 rad/s² |
| Degree per Hour Squared | °/h² | 1.3467E-09 rad/s² |
| Revolution per Second Squared | rev/s² | 6.2831853 rad/s² |
| Revolution per Minute Squared | rev/min² | 0.0017453293 rad/s² |
| Revolution per Hour Squared | rev/h² | 4.848E-07 rad/s² |
About These Parameters
- Value
- The angular acceleration value you want to convert, expressed in the "From" unit. Accepts decimals.
- From Unit
- The angular acceleration unit your input value is currently measured in — for example, a motor's RPM-per-minute spin-up rate or a physics problem's radians-per-second-squared value.
- To Unit
- The angular acceleration unit you want the result converted into. Use the swap button to flip From and To instantly.
How Angular Acceleration Conversion Works
The Formula
Every unit here is defined by a fixed multiplier relative to the radian per second squared. To convert a value from one unit to another:
result = value × (factor of "From" unit ÷ factor of "To" unit)
For Radian per Minute Squared → Revolution per Hour Squared: multiply by 572.97401. For example, 1 rad/min² × 572.97401 = 572.97401 rev/h².
Angular Acceleration and Torque
Angular acceleration is the rotational counterpart of linear acceleration, and it plays the same role in rotational dynamics that ordinary acceleration plays in Newton's second law. Just as force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma), torque equals moment of inertia times angular acceleration (τ = Iα) — a heavier flywheel (larger moment of inertia) needs more torque to reach the same spin-up rate as a lighter one. This relationship is central to motor sizing, drivetrain design, and any engineering problem involving how quickly a rotating system can speed up or slow down.
Spin-Up and Spin-Down Rates in Practice
Angular acceleration shows up whenever a rotating system's speed is changing rather than holding steady — an electric motor ramping up from a standstill to its rated RPM, a turbine slowing down after a shutdown, or a centrifuge accelerating a sample to operating speed. Engineers use this unit to specify how quickly a system reaches its target rotational speed, which affects everything from motor controller design to how much mechanical stress a fast spin-up puts on a shaft or bearing.
Example
1 rad/min² equals 572.97401 rev/h². For scale, a washing machine motor accelerating from a standstill to a 1,200 RPM spin cycle in about 10 seconds is averaging roughly 120 RPM per second of angular acceleration — equivalent to about 45238.932 rad/min² on this scale (120 RPM/s converted to RPM per minute squared).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Revolutions per Hour Squared are in 1 Radian per Minute Squared?
1 Radian per Minute Squared (rad/min²) equals exactly 572.97401 Revolutions per Hour Squared (rev/h²).
What's the difference between angular velocity and angular acceleration?
Angular velocity describes how fast something is currently spinning (e.g. RPM or radians per second); angular acceleration describes how quickly that spin rate is changing. A motor holding a constant 3,000 RPM has angular velocity but zero angular acceleration; the same motor ramping up from 0 to 3,000 RPM has significant angular acceleration during the ramp-up period.
How does angular acceleration relate to torque?
Torque equals moment of inertia times angular acceleration (τ = Iα), the direct rotational analog of Newton's second law (F = ma). A motor with more available torque, or a load with less rotational inertia, can achieve a higher angular acceleration — this is exactly why lighter flywheels spin up faster than heavier ones given the same motor.
How accurate are these conversions?
Every conversion factor used here is derived from the exact mathematical relationships between radians, degrees, and revolutions (e.g. 1 revolution = 2π radians = 360 degrees exactly), squared for the time component — results are limited only by floating-point display precision, not by rounded conversion constants.