The hertz is one cycle per second.
Hertz to Revolutions per second Converter — Hz to rps
Convert Hertz (Hz) to Revolutions per second (rps) using the exact conversion factor (1 hertz = 1 revolutions per second). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Hertz to Revolutions per second converter
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Frequency Converter
Convert hertz, SI frequency prefixes, RPM, beats per minute, and angular frequency.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Revolutions per second.
Result = input x 1 / 1.
Frequency uses hertz as the base unit.
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About Converting Hertz to Revolutions per second
Hertz and Revolutions per second both describe how fast something cycles or rotates, and the conversion is a routine part of reading a car tachometer or motor spec sheet against a scientific frequency figure. Hertz is most often used for electrical power frequency (50/60 hz worldwide).
Formula
revolutions per second = hertz × 1
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 hertz equals 1 base unit, and 1 revolutions per second equals 1 base unit, so dividing one by the other gives the direct hertz-to-revolutions per second factor of 1.
Simple example
1 Hz × 1 = 1 rps
1 hertz = 1 revolutions per second.
Real-world example
1,000 Hz × 1 = 1,000 rps
1,000 hertz = 1,000 revolutions per second.
Conversion table
| Hertz (Hz) | Revolutions per second (rps) |
|---|---|
| 60 Hz | 60 rps |
| 600 Hz | 600 rps |
| 1,000 Hz | 1,000 rps |
| 3,000 Hz | 3,000 rps |
| 6,000 Hz | 6,000 rps |
| 10,000 Hz | 10,000 rps |
Reverse conversion: Revolutions per second to Hertz
1 rps × 1 = 1 Hz
1 revolutions per second = 1 hertz.
hertz = revolutions per second × 1
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Revolutions per second to Hertz.
Understanding the Hertz
Hertz (Hz) measures frequency. The hertz is the SI derived unit of frequency: one cycle per second. It is classified as a SI derived unit.
Where it's used: Standard scientific unit worldwide; also everyday (AC power frequency, radio, audio)
Uses of the Hertz today
- Electrical power frequency (50/60 Hz worldwide)
- Radio, audio, and signal processing
- Computer processor clock speeds (GHz)
History of the Hertz
The hertz is named after Heinrich Hertz, who in 1886-1889 was the first to conclusively demonstrate the existence of electromagnetic waves predicted by Maxwell's equations. The unit ('cycles per second') was renamed in his honor and adopted internationally in 1930, becoming the SI derived unit of frequency in 1960.
Historical origin. Hertz was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Understanding the Revolutions per second (rps)
Revolutions per second.
Hertz — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Coherent derived units — Defines the hertz as the SI unit of frequency.
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Frequently asked questions
How many revolutions per second are in 1 hertz?
1 hertz equals 1 revolutions per second, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert hertz to revolutions per second?
Multiply the hertz value by 1. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert revolutions per second back to hertz?
Use the reverse factor: 1 revolutions per second equals 1 hertz. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a hertz?
Hertz (Hz) measures frequency. The hertz is the SI derived unit of frequency: one cycle per second. It is classified as a SI derived unit.
What is a revolutions per second?
Revolutions per second (rps) is a unit of frequency.
Is the hertz to revolutions per second conversion exact?
Yes. Both hertz and revolutions per second are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Where is the hertz still used today?
Standard scientific unit worldwide; also everyday (AC power frequency, radio, audio)