Revolutions per minute to Revolutions per second
Convert Revolutions per minute to Revolutions per second instantly. Free online frequency unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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Formula
revolutions per second = revolutions per minute × 0.016667
revolutions per minute = revolutions per second × 60
Conversion table
| 1 rpm | 0.016667 rps |
| 5 rpm | 0.083333 rps |
| 10 rpm | 0.166667 rps |
| 20 rpm | 0.333333 rps |
| 50 rpm | 0.833333 rps |
| 100 rpm | 1.666667 rps |
| 500 rpm | 8.333333 rps |
| 1000 rpm | 16.666667 rps |
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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 revolutions per second (rps). Revolutions per second.
How do I convert revolutions per minute to revolutions per second?
Multiply the revolutions per minute value by 0.016667. For example, 10 rpm × 0.016667 = 0.166667 rps.
Is the revolutions per minute to revolutions per second 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, revolutions per second, such as in engineering, scientific, or everyday calculations.
Can I convert revolutions per second back to revolutions per minute?
Yes. Multiply the revolutions per second value by 60 to get revolutions per minute.
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About this conversion
This page converts revolutions per minute (rpm) to revolutions per second (rps) within the frequency converter.
Revolutions per minute converted to hertz. Revolutions per second.
The formula is revolutions per second = 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 revolutions per second.