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Revolution per minute (rpm)

Rotational speed in revolutions per minute.

Result0.0166666667

1 revolution per minute = 0.0166666667 hertz

Revolution per minute at a glance

Unit nameRevolution per minute (plural: revolutions per minute)
Symbolrpm
Quantity measuredFrequency
Measurement systemMetric
Also known asrpm, revs per minute, revolutions per minute
Definition exact?Yes — exact by definition

1 revolution per minute in other frequency units

Unit1 rpm equals
Hertz0.016666667 Hz
Kilohertz0.000016667 kHz
Megahertz1.66666667 × 10⁻⁸ MHz
Gigahertz1.66666667 × 10⁻¹¹ GHz
Terahertz1.66666667 × 10⁻¹⁴ THz

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Frequently asked questions

What is a revolution per minute?
Rotational speed in revolutions per minute.
What is the symbol for the revolution per minute?
The symbol for the revolution per minute is rpm. It measures frequency.
How many hertz are in a revolution per minute?
1 revolution per minute = 0.016666667 hertz.
How many kilohertz are in a revolution per minute?
1 revolution per minute = 0.000016667 kilohertz.
How many megahertz are in a revolution per minute?
1 revolution per minute = 1.66666667 × 10⁻⁸ megahertz.