Revolution Per Minute to Hertz Converter
Convert revolution per minute to hertz instantly.
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How to convert revolution per minute to hertz
Enter your frequency in revolution per minute and see the result in hertz instantly. Key reference points: the musical note A4 is 440 Hz, mains electricity runs at 50 Hz (Europe) or 60 Hz (US), and a resting heartbeat is about 60-100 bpm.
RPM measures rotational speed in motors and engines, while hertz is the SI unit for frequency used in electronics.
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Common revolution per minute to hertz conversions
| Revolution Per Minute (rpm) | Hertz (Hz) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0166667 |
| 5 | 0.0833333 |
| 10 | 0.166667 |
| 25 | 0.416667 |
| 50 | 0.833333 |
| 100 | 1.66667 |
| 500 | 8.33333 |
| 1000 | 16.6667 |
Frequently asked questions
1 revolution per minute equals 0.0166667 hertz.
Multiply by 0.0166667. For example, 5 rpm = 0.0833333 Hz.
3600 rpm equals 60 Hz - the frequency of US mains electricity matches a synchronous motor at 3600 rpm.
1 hertz equals 60 revolution per minute.
100 revolution per minute equals 1.66667 hertz.