Degrees to Revolutions Converter
Convert angle measurements from degrees to revolutions (complete rotations). Useful for motor speeds, wheel rotations, and circular motion calculations.
degrees (°)
Result
0 rev
Common Degrees to Revolutions Conversions
| Degrees (°) | Revolutions (rev) |
|---|---|
| 90° | 0.25 rev |
| 180° | 0.5 rev |
| 270° | 0.75 rev |
| 360° | 1 rev |
| 540° | 1.5 rev |
| 720° | 2 rev |
| 1080° | 3 rev |
| 3600° | 10 rev |
How to Convert Degrees to Revolutions
Since one complete revolution equals 360 degrees, divide degrees by 360 to get revolutions.
The Conversion Formula
revolutions = degrees ÷ 360
Example: Converting 720 Degrees to Revolutions
revolutions = 720° ÷ 360 = 2 rev
What Is a Revolution?
A revolution is one complete 360-degree rotation around a central point. It's commonly used when measuring rotational speed (RPM - revolutions per minute) in motors, wheels, and machinery.
Applications
Motor Speed: Convert angular displacement in degrees to count complete rotations.
Wheels & Gears: Calculate how many full turns a wheel makes over a given angular distance.
Physics: Express circular motion in terms of complete cycles.