The radian per second is the SI derived unit of angular velocity, expressing how many radians an object rotates per second.
Once the radian became the SI unit of angle, it naturally became the standard unit for angular velocity and acceleration calculations.
Measurement system: International System of Units (SI). SI equivalent: Base SI angular velocity unit.
Radian per Second facts
- Unit name
- Radian per Second
- Symbol
- rad/s
- Category
- Angular Velocity
- Measurement system
- International System of Units (SI)
- SI equivalent
- Base SI angular velocity unit
- Common uses
- Rotational dynamics engineering, motor and turbine analysis, robotics
Definition of the radian per second
The radian per second is the SI derived unit of angular velocity, expressing how many radians an object rotates per second.
Measurement system and SI relationship
International System of Units (SI)
SI equivalent: Base SI angular velocity unit
History of the radian per second
Once the radian became the SI unit of angle, it naturally became the standard unit for angular velocity and acceleration calculations.
Where is the radian per second used?
Rotational dynamics engineering, motor and turbine analysis, robotics