Revolutions per minute to Hertz
Convert Revolutions per minute to Hertz instantly. Free online frequency unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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Formula
hertz = revolutions per minute × 0.016667
revolutions per minute = hertz × 60
Conversion table
| 1 rpm | 0.016667 Hz |
| 5 rpm | 0.083333 Hz |
| 10 rpm | 0.166667 Hz |
| 20 rpm | 0.333333 Hz |
| 50 rpm | 0.833333 Hz |
| 100 rpm | 1.666667 Hz |
| 500 rpm | 8.333333 Hz |
| 1000 rpm | 16.666667 Hz |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the revolutions per minute (rpm). Revolutions per minute converted to hertz.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the hertz (Hz). The hertz is one cycle per second.
How do I convert revolutions per minute to hertz?
Multiply the revolutions per minute value by 0.016667. For example, 10 rpm × 0.016667 = 0.166667 Hz.
Is the revolutions per minute to hertz conversion exact?
Yes. The relationship between these units is a fixed mathematical or SI-defined ratio, so the conversion factor is exact rather than a measured approximation.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It's used whenever a value expressed in revolutions per minute needs to be compared with, or reported in, hertz, such as in engineering, scientific, or everyday calculations.
Can I convert hertz back to revolutions per minute?
Yes. Multiply the hertz value by 60 to get revolutions per minute.
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About this conversion
This page converts revolutions per minute (rpm) to hertz (Hz) within the frequency converter.
Revolutions per minute converted to hertz. The hertz is one cycle per second.
The formula is hertz = revolutions per minute × 0.016667, based on each unit's fixed relationship to the frequency converter's base unit.
The conversion is exact, since it relies on a fixed numerical ratio between the two units rather than a measured or approximate value.
Use the calculator above for instant results, or the table below for common revolutions per minute values already converted to hertz.