Convert kHz to RPM
Kilohertz to revolutions per minute. Enter a value to convert, or use the kHz to RPM chart further down the page.
1 kilohertz equals 60,000 revolutions per minute. Going the other way, 1 revolution per minute = 0.00001666666667 kilohertz.
How to convert kHz to RPM
To convert kilohertz to revolutions per minute, multiply the kilohertz value by 60000. You can also divide by 0.00001666666667 to get the same answer.
rpm = kHz × 60000
Worked example
Convert 15 kHz to revolutions per minute:
15 kHz = 900,000 rpm
kHz to RPM conversion chart
Use this kHz to RPM table for quick reference without typing anything.
| kilohertz (kHz) | revolutions per minute (rpm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kHz | 600 rpm |
| 0.1 kHz | 6,000 rpm |
| 1 kHz | 60,000 rpm |
| 2 kHz | 120,000 rpm |
| 3 kHz | 180,000 rpm |
| 5 kHz | 300,000 rpm |
| 10 kHz | 600,000 rpm |
| 20 kHz | 1,200,000 rpm |
| 50 kHz | 3,000,000 rpm |
| 100 kHz | 6,000,000 rpm |
| 1,000 kHz | 60,000,000 rpm |
What is a kilohertz?
A kilohertz is one thousand cycles per second. AM radio frequencies and audio sample rates are quoted in kilohertz.
What is a revolution per minute?
Revolutions per minute measures rotational speed. 60 RPM equals exactly 1 Hz.
Frequently asked questions
How many RPM are in a kilohertz?
1 kHz equals 60,000 RPM. Going the other way, 1 RPM is 0.00001666666667 kHz.
How do you convert kHz to RPM?
To convert kilohertz to revolutions per minute, multiply the kilohertz value by 60000. You can also divide by 0.00001666666667 to get the same answer.
What is 10 kHz in RPM?
10 kHz equals 600,000 RPM. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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