Example 1
At 1 Hz, angular speed is 2π rad/s, about 6.283 rad/s.
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Physics tools › Angular speed and frequency
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Angular speed and frequency
Angular speed describes how quickly an angle changes. One full revolution corresponds to 2π radians.
Formula usedω = 2πf
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Angular speed and frequency
What do the symbols mean?
ωangular speed
ffrequency
Two worked examples
Example 2
A rotation rate of 60 rpm is 1 revolution per second: ω = 2π rad/s.
Good to knowFor period and frequency conversions, use the dedicated frequency–period calculator.