Revolutions per Minute to Revolutions per Second Converter
Convert Revolutions per Minute (rpm) to Revolutions per Second (rps) instantly with this frequency converter. Use the calculator above, then check the formula, worked examples, table, and manual steps below.
Formula
rps = rpm × 0.01666666667
Multiply the Revolutions per Minute value by 0.01666666667 to get the equivalent value in Revolutions per Second.
Example Conversions
1 Revolutions per Minute (rpm)
0.01666666667 Revolutions per Second (rps)
5 Revolutions per Minute (rpm)
0.08333333333 Revolutions per Second (rps)
10 Revolutions per Minute (rpm)
0.1666666667 Revolutions per Second (rps)
25 Revolutions per Minute (rpm)
0.4166666667 Revolutions per Second (rps)
100 Revolutions per Minute (rpm)
1.666666667 Revolutions per Second (rps)
Conversion Table
| Revolutions per Minute (rpm) | Revolutions per Second (rps) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.001666666667 |
| 0.5 | 0.008333333333 |
| 1 | 0.01666666667 |
| 2 | 0.03333333333 |
| 5 | 0.08333333333 |
| 10 | 0.1666666667 |
| 25 | 0.4166666667 |
| 50 | 0.8333333333 |
| 100 | 1.666666667 |
| 250 | 4.166666667 |
| 500 | 8.333333333 |
| 1000 | 16.66666667 |
How to Convert Manually
Use these steps to convert Revolutions per Minute values to Revolutions per Second without the calculator.
- Write down the value in Revolutions per Minute (rpm) that you want to convert.
- Multiply that value by 0.01666666667.
- For example, 10 Revolutions per Minute × 0.01666666667 = 0.1666666667 Revolutions per Second.
- Label the result as Revolutions per Second (rps).
Relative Size Comparison
This chart shows the visual difference in size between exactly one Revolutions per Minute and one Revolutions per Second.
About Revolutions per Minute and Revolutions per Second
Converting Revolutions per Minute to Revolutions per Second is common in frequency applications, engineering, and everyday life. Whether you are translating specifications from international manuals, completing homework, or planning a project, having an accurate rpm to rps calculation ensures your measurements are correct.
The Revolutions per Minute is a unit of frequency. One Revolutions per Minute equals 0.01666666667 Hz in this converter's base scale.
The Revolutions per Second is also a frequency unit. One Revolutions per Second equals 1 Hz in the same base scale.
Precision and Rounding: When converting Revolutions per Minute to Revolutions per Second, you may encounter long decimal numbers. For most practical purposes, rounding to two or three decimal places is sufficient. However, for machining, scientific research, or strict engineering tolerances, you should maintain as much precision as possible before your final calculation.
Worked Example
15 Revolutions per Minute equals 0.25 Revolutions per Second.
15 rpm × 0.01666666667 = 0.25 rps
FAQ
How do I convert Revolutions per Minute to Revolutions per Second?
Multiply the Revolutions per Minute value by 0.01666666667 to get the equivalent value in Revolutions per Second.
What is the formula for Revolutions per Minute to Revolutions per Second?
The formula is rps = rpm × 0.01666666667.
How many Revolutions per Second are in 1 Revolutions per Minute?
1 Revolutions per Minute equals 0.01666666667 Revolutions per Second.
Can I convert Revolutions per Second back to Revolutions per Minute?
Yes. 1 Revolutions per Second equals 60 Revolutions per Minute, and the related converter can reverse the calculation.
What are common names for Revolutions per Minute and Revolutions per Second?
Revolutions per Minute is shown as rpm and may also be searched as revolutions per minute, rev/min. Revolutions per Second is shown as rps and may also be searched as revolutions per second, rev/s.
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