Revolutions per Minute (RPM)	Degrees per Second (°/s)
1 RPM	6 °/s
2 RPM	12 °/s
5 RPM	30 °/s
10 RPM	60 °/s
25 RPM	150 °/s
50 RPM	300 °/s
100 RPM	600 °/s
250 RPM	1500 °/s
500 RPM	3000 °/s
1000 RPM	6000 °/s

Convert Revolutions per Minute to Degrees per Second

Convert revolutions per minute to degrees per second (RPM to °/s) with our instant calculator. 1 RPM = 6 °/s. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

How to Convert Revolutions per Minute to Degrees per Second (RPM to °/s)

1 Revolutions per Minute (RPM) is equal to 6 Degrees per Second (°/s). Multiply the revolutions per minute value by 6

Quick Answer 1 RPM = 6 °/s

Formula °/s = RPM × 6

Inverse Factor 1 °/s = 0.166667 RPM

Unit Definitions & Metrology Context

The standard SI unit of frequency is the hertz (Hz), defined as one complete cycle or oscillation per second (1 s⁻¹).

About Revolutions per Minute (RPM): Revolutions per Minute (RPM) is a unit in the Frequency measurement category. It is widely used in motor & engine rotation. Relative to the frequency base unit, 1 RPM equals 0.016667 Hertz (Hz).

About Degrees per Second (°/s): Degrees per Second (°/s) is a unit in the Frequency measurement category. It is widely used in gyroscopes & rotational tracking. Relative to the frequency base unit, 1 °/s equals 0.002778 Hertz (Hz).

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert Degrees per Second to Revolutions per Minute (°/s to RPM) calculator (1 °/s = 0.166667 RPM).

Step-by-Step Worked Examples (RPM to °/s)

Convert 5 Revolutions per Minute to Degrees per Second: Applying the formula (°/s = RPM × 6): starting with 5 RPM, multiply the revolutions per minute value by 6 to get 30 °/s.
Convert 10 Revolutions per Minute to Degrees per Second: Applying the formula (°/s = RPM × 6): starting with 10 RPM, multiply the revolutions per minute value by 6 to get 60 °/s.
Convert 50 Revolutions per Minute to Degrees per Second: Applying the formula (°/s = RPM × 6): starting with 50 RPM, multiply the revolutions per minute value by 6 to get 300 °/s.

Popular Frequency Conversions

Hertz ⇄ Revolutions per Minute

Multiply Hertz by 60 to calculate Revolutions per Minute (RPM = Hz × 60).

Revolutions per Minute ⇄ Hertz

Divide RPM by 60 to find frequency in Hertz (Hz = RPM ÷ 60).

Gigahertz ⇄ Megahertz

1 gigahertz (GHz) contains exactly 1,000 megahertz (MHz).

Megahertz ⇄ Kilohertz

1 megahertz (MHz) contains exactly 1,000 kilohertz (kHz).

Radians per Second ⇄ Hertz

Divide radians per second by 2π (~6.283185) to calculate frequency in Hertz.

Frequently Asked Questions

Verified answers and formulas for converting revolutions per minute to degrees per second.

How many degrees per second are in 1 revolutions per minute?

There are 6 degrees per second (°/s) in 1 revolutions per minute (RPM). Conversely, 1 degrees per second equals 0.166667 revolutions per minute.

How do you convert revolutions per minute to degrees per second?

To convert revolutions per minute (RPM) to degrees per second (°/s), use the formula: °/s = RPM × 6. Multiply the revolutions per minute value by 6. For example, 10 RPM equals 60 °/s.

How do I convert back from degrees per second to revolutions per minute?

To convert in the reverse direction from degrees per second (°/s) to revolutions per minute (RPM), use the inverse formula: RPM = °/s / 6. Divide the degrees per second value by 6 (1 °/s = 0.166667 RPM).

What is the difference between revolutions per minute (RPM) and degrees per second (°/s)?

Both revolutions per minute and degrees per second measure frequency. Revolutions per Minute (RPM) is a unit in the Frequency measurement category. It is widely used in motor & engine rotation. Relative to the frequency base unit, 1 RPM equals 0.016667 Hertz (Hz). Degrees per Second (°/s) is a unit in the Frequency measurement category. It is widely used in gyroscopes & rotational tracking. Relative to the frequency base unit, 1 °/s equals 0.002778 Hertz (Hz).

How do you convert RPM to Hertz (Hz)?

To convert RPM (revolutions per minute) to Hertz (cycles per second), divide by 60. For example, a car engine idling at 600 RPM is spinning at 10 Hz (600 ÷ 60 = 10 Hz).