Revolutions per Second to Cycles per Second Converter

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.

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.

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 second (cps) is a unit of frequency representing the number of complete cycles of a periodic phenomenon occurring in one second. It's essentially equivalent to hertz but predates the modern SI terminology.

Cycles per second was the original term used to describe frequency before the adoption of the hertz in 1960. It was widely used in early electronics, radio, and physics literature, providing a descriptive term for periodic phenomena.

Cycles per second is rarely used in modern applications, having been replaced by hertz in scientific and technical contexts. It may still appear in historical literature, educational materials, or informal descriptions of frequency.