Frequency
rpmtocycles/s
Convert revolutions per minute (rpm) to cycles per second (cycles/s).
Factor1 rpm = 0.01666667 cycles/s
Converter
rpm
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
cycles/s
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
cycles/s = rpm × 0.01666667
Multiply any value in revolutions per minute by 0.01666667 to obtain the value in cycles per second.
Worked example
Convert 3600 rpm to cycles/s.
- 01Start with 3600 rpm.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 3600 × 0.01666667 = 60 cycles/s.
Result3600 rpm = 60 cycles/s
Conversion table
| rpm | cycles/s |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.016667 |
| 2 | 0.033333 |
| 5 | 0.083333 |
| 10 | 0.16667 |
| 20 | 0.33333 |
| 50 | 0.83333 |
| 100 | 1.6667 |
| 200 | 3.3333 |
| 500 | 8.3333 |
| 1000 | 16.667 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from rpm to cycles/s?
1 rpm equals 0.01666667 cycles/s. To convert, multiply the value in revolutions per minute by 0.01666667.
How do I convert 1 rpm to cycles/s?
1 rpm = 0.0166667 cycles/s. For any value, multiply by 0.01666667.
How do I convert cycles/s back to rpm?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 60. So 1 cycles/s = 60 rpm.
When would I need to convert revolution per minute to cycle per second?
Frequency conversions between rpm and cycles/s 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).