Revolutions per minute to Revolutions per second Converter
Quick answer: To convert revolutions per minute to revolutions per second, multiply by 0.01666667. For example, 10 rpm is 0.1666667 rev/s. One revolution per minute equals 0.01666667 rev/s.
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Revolutions per minute to Revolutions per second formula and what each symbol means
rev/s = rpm × 0.01666667
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rpm | Revolution per minute |
| rev/s | Revolution per second |
Revolutions per minute to Revolutions per second examples
1 rpm
1 rpm × 0.01666667 = 0.01666667 rev/s.
10 rpm
10 rpm × 0.01666667 = 0.1666667 rev/s.
100 rpm
100 rpm × 0.01666667 = 1.666667 rev/s.
Revolutions per minute compared with Revolutions per second
One rev/s is 60 times as large as one rpm, so your number gets smaller when you convert revolutions per minute to revolutions per second and bigger when you convert back. If the answer is not smaller than what you typed, you multiplied instead of dividing.
About revolutions per minute and revolutions per second
Revolution per minute (rpm): Revolutions per minute, the usual rating for engines, motors and drives. Revolution per second (rev/s): Revolutions per second, numerically equal to frequency in hertz.
How to calculate Revolutions per minute to Revolutions per second step by step
- Enter the value in rpm (the starting unit).
- Multiply by 0.01666667, because 1 rpm = 0.01666667 rev/s.
- The product is the value in rev/s. To go back, divide by 0.01666667 or multiply by 60.
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How to read your Revolutions per minute to Revolutions per second result
Quick estimate: multiply by about 0.0167 to get revolutions per second from revolutions per minute; this is within 0.2% of the exact factor. One full revolution is 2π radians or 360 degrees.
| REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE | REVOLUTIONS PER SECOND |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.01666667 |
| 2 | 0.03333333 |
| 5 | 0.08333333 |
| 10 | 0.1666667 |
| 20 | 0.3333333 |
| 50 | 0.8333333 |
| 100 | 1.666667 |
| 1,000 | 16.66667 |
Revolutions per second to Revolutions per minute: quick table
| REVOLUTIONS PER SECOND | REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 |
| 5 | 300 |
| 10 | 600 |
| 25 | 1,500 |
| 50 | 3,000 |
| 100 | 6,000 |
| 250 | 15,000 |
| 500 | 30,000 |
Common mistakes when calculating Revolutions per minute to Revolutions per second
- Forgetting that trigonometric functions in most software expect radians, not degrees.
- Dividing when you should multiply: from rpm to rev/s multiply by 0.01666667; from rev/s to rpm divide by 0.01666667.
Revolutions per minute to Revolutions per second FAQ
How many rev/s are in 1 rpm?
1 rpm equals 0.01666667 rev/s.
How many rpm are in 1 rev/s?
1 rev/s equals 60 rpm.
Is 1 rpm = 0.01666667 rev/s an exact conversion?
The factor is shown rounded to 7 significant figures (0.01666667). The calculator above uses more digits.
What is a revolution per second (rev/s)?
Revolutions per second, numerically equal to frequency in hertz.
How can I estimate revolutions per minute to revolutions per second in my head?
Quick estimate: multiply by about 0.0167 to get revolutions per second from revolutions per minute; this is within 0.2% of the exact factor.
What is 12 rpm in revolutions per second?
12 rpm = 0.2 rev/s (since 12 × 0.01666667).
What is 60 rpm in revolutions per second?
60 rpm = 1 rev/s (since 60 × 0.01666667).
What is 250 rpm in revolutions per second?
250 rpm = 4.166667 rev/s (since 250 × 0.01666667).
How many decimals should I keep when converting rpm to rev/s?
Match the precision of your original measurement. For example, 0.1666667 rev/s rounds to 0.167 rev/s at 3 significant figures; keep more digits only for engineering or scientific work.
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Edited by: Hemant Kumar and Anjita Rai, founders of ToolsVault (SEO and content professional, not a licensed adviser). Method: this tool runs in your browser using the formula shown on this page; the numbers you enter are not sent to our servers. Sources: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.8: conversion factors, BIPM: the International System of Units (SI)