Revolutions Per Minute to Hertz Converter
Convert revolutions per minute to hertz instantly with this free revolutions per minute to hertz converter. Enter any value to get an accurate frequency conversion, plus the formula, the conversion factor and a full reference table.
What is 1 revolution per minute in hertz?
1 revolution per minute is equal to 0.016666667 hertz.
1 ÷ 60 = 0.016666667 hertz
1 revolution per minute = 0.0166666667 hertz
Revolutions per minute to Hertz formula
Hz = rpm ÷ 60
The revolutions per minute to hertz conversion factor is 0.016666666667, which is exact by definition. 1 revolution per minute = 0.016666666667 hertz, and 1 hertz = 60 revolutions per minute.
Worked examples
- 2 revolutions per minute = 0.033333333 hertz — 2 ÷ 60 = 0.033333333 hertz
- 6 revolutions per minute = 0.1 hertz — 6 ÷ 60 = 0.1 hertz
- 10 revolutions per minute = 0.166666667 hertz — 10 ÷ 60 = 0.166666667 hertz
Revolutions per minute to Hertz conversion table
Every value below is calculated with the exact conversion factor and rounded for display.
| Revolutions per minute (rpm) | Hertz (Hz) |
|---|---|
| 1 rpm | 0.01666667 Hz |
| 2 rpm | 0.03333333 Hz |
| 3 rpm | 0.05 Hz |
| 4 rpm | 0.06666667 Hz |
| 5 rpm | 0.08333333 Hz |
| 6 rpm | 0.1 Hz |
| 7 rpm | 0.11666667 Hz |
| 8 rpm | 0.13333333 Hz |
| 9 rpm | 0.15 Hz |
| 10 rpm | 0.16666667 Hz |
| 12 rpm | 0.2 Hz |
| 15 rpm | 0.25 Hz |
| 20 rpm | 0.33333333 Hz |
| 25 rpm | 0.41666667 Hz |
| 30 rpm | 0.5 Hz |
| 50 rpm | 0.83333333 Hz |
| 75 rpm | 1.25 Hz |
| 100 rpm | 1.6666667 Hz |
| 500 rpm | 8.3333333 Hz |
| 1,000 rpm | 16.666667 Hz |
When you need to convert revolutions per minute to hertz
- Comparing specifications written for a different market.
- Checking a figure quoted in an unfamiliar unit before acting on it.
- Converting values consistently across a spreadsheet, report or shopping list.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Dividing when you should multiply. Because 1 revolution per minute = 0.016667 hertz, the answer should be smaller than the number you started with.
- Rounding too early. Convert first at full precision, then round the final answer to the precision the task actually needs.
How precise does the answer need to be?
Round only at the end, and only to the precision your task actually needs. The converter above keeps full double precision internally and rounds for display.
How these units are defined
- Revolution per minute (rpm): Rotational speed in revolutions per minute. This unit's relationship to the SI base unit is exact by definition, so no rounding enters the conversion factor.
- Hertz (Hz): One cycle per second; the SI unit of frequency. This unit's relationship to the SI base unit is exact by definition, so no rounding enters the conversion factor.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 1 revolution per minute in hertz?
- 1 revolution per minute is equal to 0.016666667 hertz.
- How many revolutions per minute are in one hertz?
- There are 60 revolutions per minute in 1 hertz.
- How do you convert revolutions per minute to hertz?
- Multiply the number of revolutions per minute by 0.016666667 — or use the formula Hz = rpm ÷ 60.
- What is 6 revolutions per minute in hertz?
- 6 revolutions per minute is 0.1 hertz. 6 ÷ 60 = 0.1 hertz.
- Is the revolutions per minute to hertz conversion exact?
- Yes. The relationship is fixed by definition, so 0.016666666667 is an exact conversion factor — only the displayed result is rounded.