Angular Velocity Calculator

ω = Δθ / Δt = 2π·f. Conversion between rad/s, rev/min, and Hz.

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Result

Angular velocity ω
314.1593 rad/s
3,000.0 RPM · 50.000 Hz.
  • ω (rad/s)314.159265
  • f (Hz)50.000000
  • RPM3,000.0000
  • deg/s18,000.0000

Step-by-step

  1. ω = RPM × 2π / 60 = 314.1593 rad/s.

How to use this calculator

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About this calculator

Angular velocity ω measures rotation rate. ω = 2πf where f is frequency in Hz. Common conversions: 60 RPM = 1 rev/s = 2π rad/s ≈ 6.28 rad/s. Earth's rotation: ω ≈ 7.27e-5 rad/s. Engine at 6000 RPM: ω ≈ 628 rad/s. Used in physics (rotational kinematics), engineering (motor specs), navigation (gyroscopes).

Frequently asked

rad/s is SI / physics standard. RPM is engineering / consumer (motor labels). Convert: rad/s = RPM × 2π/60.

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