What is a RPM (rpm)?
Revolutions per minute (RPM) is a unit of rotational frequency representing the number of full rotations completed in one minute.
Definition
Symbol
rpm
Category
Frequency
System
Both
1 {unit} = {value} {otherUnit}
1 RPM = 0.0166667 Hertz (Hz)
1 RPM = 0.0000166667 Kilohertz (kHz)
1 RPM = 1.66667e-8 Megahertz (MHz)
1 RPM = 1.66667e-11 Gigahertz (GHz)
Common Uses
- Engine speed
- Hard drive rotation
- Fan speed