Revolution per Minute to Revolution per Hour Conversion

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

r/min
r/h

How to Convert Revolution per Minute to Revolution per Hour

Conversion Formula

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

Example

Convert 15 r/min to r/h:

15 r/min = 15 × 60 r/h = 900 r/h

Unit Information

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

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

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 to Revolution per Hour Conversion Table

Revolution per Minute [r/min] Revolution per Hour [r/h]
1 r/min 60 r/h
10 r/min 600 r/h
25 r/min 1500 r/h
50 r/min 3000 r/h
100 r/min 6000 r/h
0 r/min 0E+0 r/h
-10 r/min -600 r/h
-40 r/min -2400 r/h