Cycles per Minute to Revolutions per Second Converter
Conversion Formula
Factor
Formula
Unit Description
Cycles per Minute (cpm)
Definition
Cycles per minute (cpm) is a unit of frequency representing the number of complete cycles of a periodic phenomenon occurring in one minute. It's used for moderate-frequency periodic processes and mechanical systems.
History
Cycles per minute developed for describing periodic processes that occur at moderate rates, particularly in mechanical systems, industrial processes, and biological applications where minute-based measurements were more practical than second-based measurements.
Current Use
CPM is used in industrial process control, mechanical systems, biological monitoring, and applications where periodic events occur at moderate rates. It's found in process equipment specifications, biological rhythm measurements, and industrial automation systems.
Revolutions per Second (rps)
Definition
Revolutions per second (rps) is a unit of rotational frequency representing the number of complete rotations around a fixed axis in one second. It provides a more direct relationship to the hertz unit for rotational measurements.
History
RPS developed as a scientific alternative to RPM, providing a direct conversion to hertz (1 rps = 1 Hz for rotational motion). It became important in scientific and engineering applications where SI units were preferred over traditional mechanical units.
Current Use
RPS is used in scientific applications, high-speed machinery, precision instruments, and engineering calculations where direct conversion to hertz is beneficial. It's found in centrifuge specifications, high-speed motor ratings, and scientific equipment.
Conversion Table
Cycles per Minute(cpm) | Revolutions per Second(rps) |
---|---|
1 | 0.0166667 |
2 | 0.0333333 |
3 | 0.05 |
4 | 0.0666667 |
5 | 0.0833333 |
6 | 0.1 |
7 | 0.116667 |
8 | 0.133333 |
9 | 0.15 |
10 | 0.166667 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Cycles per Minute to Revolutions per Second
- Conversion Factor: 1 cpm = 0.0166667 rps
- Conversion Formula: rps = cpm ÷ 60
- Calculation: 1 cpm ÷ 60 = 0.0166667 rps
Convert 10 Cycles per Minute to Revolutions per Second
- Conversion Factor: 1 cpm = 0.0166667 rps
- Conversion Formula: rps = cpm ÷ 60
- Calculation: 10 cpm ÷ 60 = 0.166667 rps
Convert 100 Cycles per Minute to Revolutions per Second
- Conversion Factor: 1 cpm = 0.0166667 rps
- Conversion Formula: rps = cpm ÷ 60
- Calculation: 100 cpm ÷ 60 = 1.66667 rps
Convert 1,000 Cycles per Minute to Revolutions per Second
- Conversion Factor: 1 cpm = 0.0166667 rps
- Conversion Formula: rps = cpm ÷ 60
- Calculation: 1,000 cpm ÷ 60 = 16.6667 rps