Convert Hertz to Revolution per Minute
Use this free converter to change hertz (Hz) into revolutions per minute (rpm). Hertz and revolution per minute both measure frequency. As a quick reference, 1 Hz equals 60 rpm, and 1 rpm equals 0.016666667 Hz.
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Revolution per Minute (rpm)
60
1 Hz = 60 rpm
Frequency conversion table
| Hertz | Revolution per Minute |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.6 |
| 0.1 | 6 |
| 0.5 | 30 |
| 1 | 60 |
| 2 | 120 |
| 3 | 180 |
| 5 | 300 |
| 10 | 600 |
| 20 | 1200 |
| 25 | 1500 |
| 50 | 3000 |
| 100 | 6000 |
| 1,000 | 60000 |
How to convert Hertz to Revolution per Minute
Multiply the hertz value by 60 to get revolutions per minute.
- Enter the number of hertz you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in revolutions per minute.
- Worked example: 15 Hz × 60 = 900 rpm.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (revolution per minute to hertz).
About these units
Hertz (Hz)
- Definition
- The hertz (Hz) is the SI unit of frequency, equal to one cycle or event per second.
- History
- Named after Heinrich Hertz, who demonstrated electromagnetic waves; adopted by the SI in 1960.
- Current use
- Hertz measures sound, alternating current, and wave frequencies everywhere.
Revolution per Minute (rpm)
- Definition
- Revolutions per minute (rpm) is a frequency unit counting full rotations each minute.
- History
- It developed with rotating machinery during the industrial age.
- Current use
- Rpm measures engine, motor, and hard-drive rotation speeds.
Frequently asked questions
How many revolutions per minute are in a hertz?
There are 60 rpm in 1 Hz. To convert, multiply the number of hertz by 60.
How do I convert hertz to revolutions per minute?
Multiply the hertz value by 60 to get revolutions per minute. For example, 10 Hz = 600 rpm.
Is this hertz-to-revolution per minute converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Hertz to other frequency units
| Unit | 1 Hertz equals |
|---|---|
| Kilohertz (kHz) | 0.001 kHz |
| Megahertz (MHz) | 0.000001 MHz |
| Gigahertz (GHz) | 1.0000e-9 GHz |
| Revolution per Minute (rpm) | 60 rpm |