Revolutions per Minute (RPM)	Hertz (Hz)
1 RPM	0.01667 Hz
2 RPM	0.03333 Hz
5 RPM	0.08333 Hz
10 RPM	0.1667 Hz
25 RPM	0.4167 Hz
50 RPM	0.8333 Hz
100 RPM	1.6667 Hz
250 RPM	4.1667 Hz
500 RPM	8.3333 Hz
1000 RPM	16.6667 Hz

Convert Revolutions per Minute to Hertz

Convert revolutions per minute to hertz (RPM to Hz) with our instant calculator. 1 RPM = 0.016667 Hz. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

How to Convert Revolutions per Minute to Hertz (RPM to Hz)

1 Revolutions per Minute (RPM) is equal to 0.016667 Hertz (Hz). Divide the revolutions per minute value by 60

Quick Answer 1 RPM = 0.016667 Hz

Formula Hz = RPM / 60

Inverse Factor 1 Hz = 60 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 Hertz (Hz): Hertz (Hz) is a unit in the Frequency measurement category. It is widely used in base si unit (1 cycle/sec). The hertz (Hz) serves as the primary reference base unit for the frequency domain.

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert Hertz to Revolutions per Minute (Hz to RPM) calculator (1 Hz = 60 RPM).

Step-by-Step Worked Examples (RPM to Hz)

Convert 5 Revolutions per Minute to Hertz: Applying the formula (Hz = RPM / 60): starting with 5 RPM, divide the revolutions per minute value by 60 to get 0.0833 Hz.
Convert 10 Revolutions per Minute to Hertz: Applying the formula (Hz = RPM / 60): starting with 10 RPM, divide the revolutions per minute value by 60 to get 0.1667 Hz.
Convert 50 Revolutions per Minute to Hertz: Applying the formula (Hz = RPM / 60): starting with 50 RPM, divide the revolutions per minute value by 60 to get 0.8333 Hz.

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 hertz.

How many hertz are in 1 revolutions per minute?

There are 0.016667 hertz (Hz) in 1 revolutions per minute (RPM). Conversely, 1 hertz equals 60 revolutions per minute.

How do you convert revolutions per minute to hertz?

To convert revolutions per minute (RPM) to hertz (Hz), use the formula: Hz = RPM / 60. Divide the revolutions per minute value by 60. For example, 10 RPM equals 0.1667 Hz.

How do I convert back from hertz to revolutions per minute?

To convert in the reverse direction from hertz (Hz) to revolutions per minute (RPM), use the inverse formula: RPM = Hz × 60. Multiply the hertz value by 60 (1 Hz = 60 RPM).

What is the difference between revolutions per minute (RPM) and hertz (Hz)?

Both revolutions per minute and hertz 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). Hertz (Hz) is a unit in the Frequency measurement category. It is widely used in base si unit (1 cycle/sec). The hertz (Hz) serves as the primary reference base unit for the frequency domain.

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).