Convert Revolution per Minute to Kilohertz
Use this free converter to change revolutions per minute (rpm) into kilohertz (kHz). Revolution per minute and kilohertz both measure frequency. As a quick reference, 1 rpm equals 0.000016666667 kHz, and 1 kHz equals 60000 rpm.
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Kilohertz (kHz)
0.000016666667
1 rpm = 0.000016666667 kHz
Frequency conversion table
| Revolution per Minute | Kilohertz |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1.6667e-7 |
| 0.1 | 0.0000016666667 |
| 0.5 | 0.0000083333333 |
| 1 | 0.000016666667 |
| 2 | 0.000033333333 |
| 3 | 0.00005 |
| 5 | 0.000083333333 |
| 10 | 0.00016666667 |
| 20 | 0.00033333333 |
| 25 | 0.00041666667 |
| 50 | 0.00083333333 |
| 100 | 0.0016666667 |
| 1,000 | 0.016666667 |
How to convert Revolution per Minute to Kilohertz
Multiply the revolution per minute value by 0.000016666667 to get kilohertz.
- Enter the number of revolutions per minute you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in kilohertz.
- Worked example: 15 rpm × 0.000016666667 = 0.00025 kHz.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (kilohertz to revolution per minute).
About these units
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.
Kilohertz (kHz)
- Definition
- A kilohertz (kHz) is 1,000 hertz.
- History
- It is a metric multiple of the hertz.
- Current use
- Kilohertz describe audio sampling and AM radio frequencies.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilohertz are in a revolution per minute?
There are 0.000016666667 kHz in 1 rpm. To convert, multiply the number of revolutions per minute by 0.000016666667.
How do I convert revolutions per minute to kilohertz?
Multiply the revolution per minute value by 0.000016666667 to get kilohertz. For example, 10 rpm = 0.00016666667 kHz.
Is this revolution per minute-to-kilohertz 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 Revolution per Minute to other frequency units
| Unit | 1 Revolution per Minute equals |
|---|---|
| Hertz (Hz) | 0.016666667 Hz |
| Kilohertz (kHz) | 0.000016666667 kHz |
| Megahertz (MHz) | 1.6667e-8 MHz |
| Gigahertz (GHz) | 1.6667e-11 GHz |