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Frequency

cycles/hrtorps

Convert cycles per hour (cycles/hr) to revolutions per second (rps).

Factor1 cycles/hr = 0.0002777778 rps

Converter

cycles/hr

Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7

Result
1rps

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
rps = cycles/hr × 0.0002777778

Multiply any value in cycles per hour by 0.0002777778 to obtain the value in revolutions per second.

Worked example

Convert 3600 cycles/hr to rps.

  1. 01Start with 3600 cycles/hr.
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 3600 × 0.0002777778 = 1 rps.
Result3600 cycles/hr = 1 rps

Conversion table

cycles/hrrps
10.00027778
20.00055556
50.0013889
100.0027778
200.0055556
500.013889
1000.027778
2000.055556
5000.13889
10000.27778

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from cycles/hr to rps?
1 cycles/hr equals 0.0002777778 rps. To convert, multiply the value in cycles per hour by 0.0002777778.
How do I convert 1 cycles/hr to rps?
1 cycles/hr = 0.000277778 rps. For any value, multiply by 0.0002777778.
How do I convert rps back to cycles/hr?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 3600. So 1 rps = 3600 cycles/hr.
When would I need to convert cycle per hour to revolution per second?
Frequency conversions between cycles/hr and rps are needed in signal and RF engineering, motor and turbomachinery rotational-speed work, vibration and pulse-rate analysis, and control-loop sample-rate specification. Hz dominates electronics and instrumentation; kHz, MHz and GHz cover audio through microwave; rpm and rps dominate mechanical rotational equipment; cycles per minute, second and hour cover slow industrial cyclic processes. Angular frequency (rad/s) and time-period (Hz ↔ seconds) conversions are NOT included — they require either a 2π factor or a reciprocal relationship.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).

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