Revolution per Hour to Revolution per Minute Conversion

Convert between Revolution per Hour and Revolution per Minute quickly and accurately.

r/h
r/min

How to Convert Revolution per Hour to Revolution per Minute

Conversion Formula

1 r/h = 0.017 r/min
1 r/min = 60 r/h

Example

Convert 15 r/h to r/min:

15 r/h = 15 × 0.017 r/min = 0.25 r/min

Unit Information

Learn about the velocity - angular units you're converting between

Revolution per Hour

r/h

Definition

The revolution per hour is a unit of angular velocity representing the number of complete rotations over a one-hour period. It is used for measuring moderate-speed rotational motions in mechanical systems and industrial applications.

History/Origin

Revolution per hour was established as an intermediate unit between revolution per second and revolution per day for measuring angular velocities in mechanical and industrial applications. It provides a convenient scale for describing rotational speeds in various engineering contexts.

Current Use

Revolution per hour is used in mechanical engineering for describing slow motor speeds, in industrial automation for describing equipment performance, and in manufacturing for monitoring rotational equipment performance over hourly intervals.

Multiplier

0.002

Offset

0

Revolution per Minute

r/min

Definition

The revolution per minute (RPM) is a unit of angular velocity representing the number of complete rotations over a one-minute period. It is the most commonly used unit for measuring rotational speeds in mechanical systems, motors, and industrial equipment.

History/Origin

Revolution per minute was established as the standard unit for measuring rotational speeds in mechanical engineering and industrial applications. It provides a practical and intuitive measure for describing how fast rotating equipment operates in manufacturing and mechanical systems.

Current Use

RPM is widely used in mechanical engineering for motor specifications, in automotive industry for engine speeds, in industrial automation for describing equipment performance, and in manufacturing for monitoring rotational equipment performance in production processes.

Multiplier

0.105

Offset

0

Revolution per Hour to Revolution per Minute Conversion Table

Revolution per Hour [r/h] Revolution per Minute [r/min]
1 r/h 0.016667 r/min
10 r/h 0.166667 r/min
25 r/h 0.416667 r/min
50 r/h 0.833333 r/min
100 r/h 1.666667 r/min
0 r/h 0E+0 r/min
-10 r/h -0.166667 r/min
-40 r/h -0.666667 r/min