Convert RPM to Hz
Revolutions per minute to hertz. Enter a value to convert, or use the RPM to Hz chart further down the page.
1 revolution per minute equals 0.01666666667 hertz. Going the other way, 1 hertz = 60 revolutions per minute.
How to convert RPM to Hz
To convert revolutions per minute to hertz, multiply the revolution per minute value by 0.01666666667. You can also divide by 60 to get the same answer.
Hz = rpm × 0.01666666667
Worked example
Convert 15 rpm to hertz:
15 rpm = 0.25 Hz
RPM to Hz conversion chart
Use this RPM to Hz table for quick reference without typing anything.
| revolutions per minute (rpm) | hertz (Hz) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 rpm | 0.0001666666667 Hz |
| 0.1 rpm | 0.001666666667 Hz |
| 1 rpm | 0.01666666667 Hz |
| 2 rpm | 0.03333333333 Hz |
| 3 rpm | 0.05 Hz |
| 5 rpm | 0.08333333333 Hz |
| 10 rpm | 0.1666666667 Hz |
| 20 rpm | 0.3333333333 Hz |
| 50 rpm | 0.8333333333 Hz |
| 100 rpm | 1.666666667 Hz |
| 1,000 rpm | 16.66666667 Hz |
What is a revolution per minute?
Revolutions per minute measures rotational speed. 60 RPM equals exactly 1 Hz.
What is a hertz?
The hertz is the SI unit of frequency: one cycle per second.
Frequently asked questions
How many Hz are in a revolution per minute?
1 RPM equals 0.01666666667 Hz. Going the other way, 1 Hz is 60 RPM.
How do you convert RPM to Hz?
To convert revolutions per minute to hertz, multiply the revolution per minute value by 0.01666666667. You can also divide by 60 to get the same answer.
What is 10 RPM in Hz?
10 RPM equals 0.1666666667 Hz. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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