Angular Velocity to Linear Speed

The Angular Velocity to Linear Speed calculator computes the linear speed based on the angular velocity (av) and radius (r).

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:

• (AV) Angular Velocity
• (r) Radius

Linear Velocity (V): The calculator returns velocity in meters per second.  However, this can be automatically converted to other velocity units via the pull-down menu. 

The Math / Science

Using the radius, one can compute the total linear distance travelled on the circle per rotation. Using the angular velocity, one can compute the rotation rate.

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• To compute RPMs from linear velocity and diameter (twice the radius), CLICK HERE.