Revolutions Per Minute to Hertz
1 revolution per minute = 0.01666666667 hertz. To convert revolutions per minute (rpm) to hertz (Hz), divide by 60.
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How to convert revolutions per minute to hertz
Hz = rpm ÷ 60 Example: convert 1,000 revolutions per minute to hertz.
1,000 rpm ÷ 60 = 16.66666667 Hz
The same relationship in reverse: 1 hertz = 60 revolutions per minute, so you can also multiply by 0.01666666667. Need the other direction? Use the hertz to revolutions per minute converter.
You will typically need this conversion for motors, fans and vibration analysis.
Revolutions Per Minute to Hertz conversion chart
| Revolutions Per Minute (rpm) | Hertz (Hz) |
|---|---|
| 1 rpm | 0.016666667 Hz |
| 60 rpm | 1 Hz |
| 100 rpm | 1.6666667 Hz |
| 600 rpm | 10 Hz |
| 1,000 rpm | 16.666667 Hz |
| 1,500 rpm | 25 Hz |
| 1,800 rpm | 30 Hz |
| 3,000 rpm | 50 Hz |
| 3,600 rpm | 60 Hz |
| 6,000 rpm | 100 Hz |
| 7,200 rpm | 120 Hz |
| 10,000 rpm | 166.66667 Hz |
Values rounded to 8 significant figures. The converter above shows up to 12.
About the units
Revolution Per Minute (rpm)
One full rotation per minute, 1/60 Hz. Used for engines, fans, drives and turntables.
Hertz (Hz)
One cycle per second. Mains electricity runs at 50 Hz (UAE, Europe) or 60 Hz (US).
Frequently asked questions
How many hertz are in a revolution per minute?
1 revolution per minute = 0.01666666667 hertz. Going the other way, 1 hertz = 60 revolutions per minute.
How do I convert revolutions per minute to hertz?
To convert revolutions per minute to hertz, divide by 60. The formula is Hz = rpm ÷ 60.
What is 1,000 rpm in Hz?
1,000 revolutions per minute is 16.66666667 hertz (1,000 rpm ÷ 60 = 16.66666667 Hz).