Revolutions per Hour to Revolutions per Minute Converter
Conversion Formula
Factor
Formula
Unit Description
Revolutions per Hour (rph)
Definition
Revolutions per hour (rph) is a unit of rotational frequency representing the number of complete rotations around a fixed axis in one hour. It's used for very slow rotational systems and astronomical observations.
History
RPH became useful for describing very slow rotational systems such as astronomical observations, large industrial equipment, and systems where rotational speeds are extremely low. It provided appropriate scaling for applications where RPM would result in very small decimal numbers.
Current Use
RPH is used for astronomical observations (planetary rotation), very slow industrial processes, large rotating equipment, and systems with extremely low rotational speeds. It's found in astronomical calculations and specifications for very slow rotating machinery.
Revolutions per Minute (rpm)
Definition
Revolutions per minute (rpm) is a unit of rotational frequency representing the number of complete rotations around a fixed axis in one minute. It's one of the most common units for measuring rotational speed in mechanical systems.
History
RPM became standard with the development of mechanical machinery during the Industrial Revolution. It provided an intuitive way to measure and specify rotational speeds for engines, motors, and machinery, becoming universally adopted in mechanical engineering.
Current Use
RPM is extensively used in automotive engines, electric motors, machinery, and mechanical systems. It's standard for engine specifications, motor ratings, turntable speeds, and virtually all rotating mechanical equipment specifications.
Conversion Table
Revolutions per Hour(rph) | Revolutions per Minute(rpm) |
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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 Revolutions per Hour to Revolutions per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 rph = 0.0166667 rpm
- Conversion Formula: rpm = rph ÷ 60
- Calculation: 1 rph ÷ 60 = 0.0166667 rpm
Convert 10 Revolutions per Hour to Revolutions per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 rph = 0.0166667 rpm
- Conversion Formula: rpm = rph ÷ 60
- Calculation: 10 rph ÷ 60 = 0.166667 rpm
Convert 100 Revolutions per Hour to Revolutions per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 rph = 0.0166667 rpm
- Conversion Formula: rpm = rph ÷ 60
- Calculation: 100 rph ÷ 60 = 1.66667 rpm
Convert 1,000 Revolutions per Hour to Revolutions per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 rph = 0.0166667 rpm
- Conversion Formula: rpm = rph ÷ 60
- Calculation: 1,000 rph ÷ 60 = 16.6667 rpm