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Revolution/s to Revolution/min Converter

Enter the value that you want to convert revolution/s (rps) to revolution/min (rpm) or revolution/min to revolution/s.Also written as RPS to RPM conversion.

1 revolution/s = 59.9998090 revolution/min

Formula: revolution/min = revolution/s value × 59.9998090

RPS to RPM — revolution/s to revolution/min

rps
599.99809rpm

10 revolution/s = 599.99809 revolution/min

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How Revolution/s Relates to Revolution/min

The Revolution/s in Engineering

Revolution/s (rps) is a unit of angular velocity measurement. 1 revolution/s is equal to 59.9998090 revolution/min.

About the Revolution/min

Revolution/min (rpm) is a unit of angular velocity measurement. 1 revolution/min is equal to 0.0166667 revolution/s.

revolution/s to revolution/min metric conversion table

0.01 rps=0.60000 rpm
0.1 rps=5.99998 rpm
1 rps=59.99981 rpm
2 rps=119.99962 rpm
3 rps=179.99943 rpm
4 rps=239.99924 rpm
5 rps=299.99905 rpm
6 rps=359.99885 rpm
7 rps=419.99866 rpm
8 rps=479.99847 rpm
9 rps=539.99828 rpm
10 rps=599.99809 rpm
11 rps=659.99790 rpm
12 rps=719.99771 rpm
13 rps=779.99752 rpm
14 rps=839.99733 rpm
15 rps=899.99714 rpm
16 rps=959.99694 rpm
17 rps=1019.99675 rpm
18 rps=1079.99656 rpm
19 rps=1139.99637 rpm
20 rps=1199.99618 rpm
30 rps=1799.99427 rpm
40 rps=2399.99236 rpm
50 rps=2999.99045 rpm
60 rps=3599.98854 rpm
70 rps=4199.98663 rpm
80 rps=4799.98472 rpm
90 rps=5399.98281 rpm
100 rps=5999.98090 rpm
200 rps=11999.96180 rpm
300 rps=17999.94270 rpm
400 rps=23999.92361 rpm
500 rps=29999.90451 rpm
600 rps=35999.88541 rpm
700 rps=41999.86631 rpm
800 rps=47999.84721 rpm
900 rps=53999.82811 rpm
1000 rps=59999.80901 rpm

How to Convert RPS to RPM (Revolution/s to Revolution/min)?

We can convert revolution/s to revolution/min by using an example.

Example:

Convert 20 Revolution/s to Revolution/min?

We know 1 Revolution/s = 59.9998090 revolution/min; 1 Revolution/min = 0.0166667 revolution/s.

20 revolution/s = ___rpm

20 × 59.9998090 = 1199.99618 rpm (we know 1 revolution/s = 59.9998090 revolution/min)

Answer:

20 revolution/s = 1199.99618 revolution/min

RPS to RPM: Converting Rotational Frequency to Motor Speed

Revolutions per second (RPS) appears in frequency analysis, vibration monitoring, and some scientific instruments. Motor catalogs and tachometers use RPM. To convert RPS to RPM, simply multiply by 60. This is the inverse of dividing by 60 — the most straightforward angular velocity conversion.

  1. Start with the rotational speed in revolutions per second (RPS).
  2. Multiply by 60 (seconds per minute).
  3. The result is in revolutions per minute (RPM).
  4. Verify: any RPS value multiplied by 60 gives a larger RPM number.
💡 Tip: If a vibration analysis report identifies a frequency component at N Hz (= N RPS), multiply by 60 to find which RPM component is causing it. This is the basis of order tracking in vibration diagnostics.

RPS to RPM Conversion Table

Rotational frequencies and their RPM equivalents for vibration analysis and motor selection:

Revolution/sRevolution/min
0.5 RPS30 RPM
1 RPS60 RPM
5 RPS300 RPM
25 RPS1,500 RPM
30 RPS1,800 RPM
50 RPS3,000 RPM
100 RPS6,000 RPM
500 RPS30,000 RPM

Step-by-Step: RPS to RPM

Question 1: Vibration analysis shows a peak at 25 Hz (25 RPS). What motor speed causes it?

Solution:

RPM = RPS × 60

= 25 × 60

= 1,500 RPM

Answer: 25 RPS = 1,500 RPM — this matches a 4-pole motor on a 50 Hz power supply.

Question 2: A centrifuge operates at 83.33 RPS. Express in RPM.

Solution:

RPM = RPS × 60

= 83.33 × 60

= 5,000 RPM

Answer: 83.33 RPS = 5,000 RPM — a mid-range laboratory centrifuge speed.

Question 3: A wheel encoder reads 16.67 RPS. What is the shaft speed in RPM?

Solution:

RPM = RPS × 60

= 16.67 × 60

= 1,000 RPM

Answer: 16.67 RPS = 1,000 RPM — a common benchmark speed for motor testing.

RPS to RPM Practice Questions

Try solving these on your own to test your understanding:

  1. Convert 2 RPS to RPM. (Answer: 120 RPM)
  2. A frequency analyzer reads 41.67 RPS. What RPM is that? (Answer: 2,500 RPM)
  3. Convert 0.25 RPS to RPM. (Answer: 15 RPM)
  4. A turbine runs at 200 RPS. Express in RPM. (Answer: 12,000 RPM)
  5. Convert 75 RPS to RPM. (Answer: 4,500 RPM)

Order Tracking in Vibration Analysis

In predictive maintenance, vibration spectra show peaks at multiples of shaft speed (orders). If a motor runs at 25 RPS (1,500 RPM), the 1× order is at 25 Hz, 2× at 50 Hz, 3× at 75 Hz. Bearing defects show at specific non-integer multiples. Converting between RPS and RPM lets technicians quickly correlate frequency peaks with specific machine components and their known defect frequencies.

Encoder Pulses and Speed Calculation

Rotary encoders output a number of pulses per revolution (PPR). If an encoder has 1024 PPR and you count 16,384 pulses per second, the speed is 16,384 ÷ 1024 = 16 RPS = 960 RPM. This calculation is fundamental to servo motor control, CNC positioning, and any closed-loop speed control system. Higher PPR gives finer speed resolution but requires faster counting hardware.

Key Takeaways

  • Multiply RPS by 60 to get RPM.
  • 1 RPS = 60 RPM — the simplest angular velocity conversion.
  • RPS equals rotational frequency in Hz.
  • Vibration analysis: frequency (Hz) × 60 = corresponding shaft RPM.
  • Encoder speed: (pulses per second ÷ PPR) × 60 = RPM.

Revolution/s to Revolution/min Conversion Formula

revolution/min = revolution/s × 59.9998090

1 revolution/s = 59.9998090 revolution/min

1 revolution/min = 0.0166667 revolution/s

Reverse: revolution/s = revolution/min × 0.0166667

Frequently Asked Questions

How many revolution/min are in 1 revolution/s?

There are 59.9998090 revolution/min in 1 revolution/s. To convert revolution/s to revolution/min, multiply the value by 59.9998090.

How do I convert revolution/s to revolution/min?

Multiply your revolution/s value by 59.9998090 to get the equivalent in revolution/min. For example, 5 revolution/s = 5 × 59.9998090 = 299.99905 revolution/min.

How do I convert revolution/min to revolution/s?

Multiply your revolution/min value by 0.0166667 to get the equivalent in revolution/s. Alternatively, divide by 59.9998090.

What is 10 revolution/s in revolution/min?

10 revolution/s is equal to 599.99809 revolution/min.

What is 100 revolution/s in revolution/min?

100 revolution/s is equal to 5999.98090 revolution/min.