Revolution per Minute to Revolution per Second Conversion

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

r/min
r/s

How to Convert Revolution per Minute to Revolution per Second

Conversion Formula

1 r/min = 0.017 r/s
1 r/s = 60 r/min

Example

Convert 15 r/min to r/s:

15 r/min = 15 × 0.017 r/s = 0.25 r/s

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 Second

r/s

Definition

The revolution per second is a unit of angular velocity representing the number of complete rotations over a one-second period. It is used for measuring high-speed rotational motions in mechanical systems, motors, and industrial equipment.

History/Origin

Revolution per second was established as a unit for measuring high-speed rotational velocities in mechanical engineering and industrial applications. It provides a practical measure for describing very fast rotating equipment in manufacturing and mechanical systems.

Current Use

Revolution per second is used in mechanical engineering for high-speed motor specifications, in automotive industry for high-performance engine speeds, in industrial automation for describing fast equipment performance, and in manufacturing for monitoring high-speed rotational equipment.

Multiplier

6.283

Offset

0

Revolution per Minute to Revolution per Second Conversion Table

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