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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 rpm = 0.0166667 Hz

1 revolution per minute equals 0.0166667 hertz. Going the other way, 1 hertz = 60 revolutions per minute.

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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.

RPM to Hz conversion table
revolutions per minute (rpm)hertz (Hz)
0.01 rpm0.000166667 Hz
0.1 rpm0.00166667 Hz
1 rpm0.0166667 Hz
2 rpm0.0333333 Hz
3 rpm0.05 Hz
5 rpm0.0833333 Hz
10 rpm0.166667 Hz
20 rpm0.333333 Hz
50 rpm0.833333 Hz
100 rpm1.66667 Hz
1,000 rpm16.6667 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 0.0166667 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 0.166667 Hz. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.

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