Revolutions per Second to Cycles per Minute Converter
Conversion Formula
Factor
Formula
Unit Description
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.
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.
Conversion Table
Revolutions per Second(rps) | Cycles per Minute(cpm) |
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1 | 60 |
2 | 120 |
3 | 180 |
4 | 240 |
5 | 300 |
6 | 360 |
7 | 420 |
8 | 480 |
9 | 540 |
10 | 600 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Revolutions per Second to Cycles per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 rps = 60 cpm
- Conversion Formula: cpm = rps × 60
- Calculation: 1 rps × 60 = 60 cpm
Convert 10 Revolutions per Second to Cycles per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 rps = 60 cpm
- Conversion Formula: cpm = rps × 60
- Calculation: 10 rps × 60 = 600 cpm
Convert 100 Revolutions per Second to Cycles per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 rps = 60 cpm
- Conversion Formula: cpm = rps × 60
- Calculation: 100 rps × 60 = 6,000 cpm
Convert 1,000 Revolutions per Second to Cycles per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 rps = 60 cpm
- Conversion Formula: cpm = rps × 60
- Calculation: 1,000 rps × 60 = 60,000 cpm