Convert Hertz (Hz) to Revolutions per minute (RPM)
Enter a value below to convert Hertz (Hz) to Revolutions per minute (RPM).
Conversion:
1 Hertz (Hz) = 60 Revolutions per minute (RPM)
How to Convert Hertz (Hz) to Revolutions per minute (RPM)
1 hz = 60 rpm
1 rpm = 0.016666666667 hz
Example: convert 15 Hertz (Hz) to Revolutions per minute (RPM):
25 hz = 1500 rpm
Hertz (Hz) to Revolutions per minute (RPM) Conversion Table
| Hertz (Hz) | Revolutions per minute (RPM) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 hz | 0.6 rpm |
| 0.1 hz | 6 rpm |
| 1 hz | 60 rpm |
| 2 hz | 120 rpm |
| 3 hz | 180 rpm |
| 5 hz | 300 rpm |
| 10 hz | 600 rpm |
| 20 hz | 1200 rpm |
| 50 hz | 3000 rpm |
| 100 hz | 6000 rpm |
| 1000 hz | 60000 rpm |
Hertz (Hz)
Definition
A hertz (Hz) is the SI unit of frequency, defined as one cycle per second. It measures how often a periodic event occurs in one second.
History
The hertz was named after Heinrich Hertz, the German physicist who first proved the existence of electromagnetic waves in 1887. The unit was officially adopted by the CGPM in 1960, replacing the earlier term 'cycles per second' (cps).
Current use
Hertz is universally used to measure frequency in electronics, telecommunications, acoustics, and physics. Clock speeds, radio frequencies, sound pitch, and alternating current are all expressed in hertz or its multiples.
Revolutions per minute (RPM)
Definition
Revolutions per minute (RPM) is a unit of rotational frequency measuring the number of complete turns around a fixed axis in one minute. 1 RPM equals 1/60 Hz.
History
RPM has been used since the Industrial Revolution to describe the speed of rotating machinery such as steam engines, turbines, and motors. It became the standard measure for engine and motor performance.
Current use
RPM is universally used in automotive engineering (engine speed), manufacturing (lathe and drill speeds), hard drive specifications, centrifuge operations, and any application involving rotational motion.