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Radians per second to Revolutions per minute

1 rad/s = 9.5493 rpm (radian per second → revolution per minute)

1 rad/s = 9.5493 rpm

1 radian per second equals 9.5493 revolutions per minute. To convert radians per second to revolutions per minute, multiply the radian per second value by 9.5493. For quick reference: 1 rad/s = 9.5493 rpm, 5 rad/s = 47.7465 rpm, 10 rad/s = 95.493 rpm, 100 rad/s = 954.93 rpm.

9.5493
FormulaRevolutions per minute = Radians per second × 9.5493
Quick

How to convert radians per second to revolutions per minute

  1. Take your value

    Start with your value in radians per second.

  2. Multiply by 9.5493

    Multiply the radian per second value by 9.5493. This is the exact conversion factor from radians per second to revolutions per minute.

  3. Read the result

    The product is your value in revolutions per minute. For example, 5 rad/s × 9.5493 = 47.7465 rpm.

Conversion formula

The exact factor from radians per second to revolutions per minute is 9.5493.

Revolutions per minute = Radians per second × 9.5493

Radians per second to Revolutions per minute conversion table

Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.

Conversion table from radians per second to revolutions per minute
Radians per second (rad/s)Revolutions per minute (rpm)
0.1 rad/s0.95493 rpm
0.25 rad/s2.3873 rpm
0.5 rad/s4.7746 rpm
1 rad/s9.5493 rpm
2 rad/s19.099 rpm
3 rad/s28.648 rpm
4 rad/s38.197 rpm
5 rad/s47.746 rpm
6 rad/s57.296 rpm
7 rad/s66.845 rpm
8 rad/s76.394 rpm
9 rad/s85.944 rpm
10 rad/s95.493 rpm
11 rad/s105.04 rpm
12 rad/s114.59 rpm
13 rad/s124.14 rpm
14 rad/s133.69 rpm
15 rad/s143.24 rpm
16 rad/s152.79 rpm
18 rad/s171.89 rpm
20 rad/s190.99 rpm
22 rad/s210.08 rpm
24 rad/s229.18 rpm
25 rad/s238.73 rpm
28 rad/s267.38 rpm
30 rad/s286.48 rpm
32 rad/s305.58 rpm
36 rad/s343.77 rpm
40 rad/s381.97 rpm
45 rad/s429.72 rpm
48 rad/s458.37 rpm
50 rad/s477.46 rpm
60 rad/s572.96 rpm
70 rad/s668.45 rpm
75 rad/s716.2 rpm
80 rad/s763.94 rpm
90 rad/s859.44 rpm
100 rad/s954.93 rpm
125 rad/s1193.7 rpm
150 rad/s1432.4 rpm
200 rad/s1909.9 rpm
250 rad/s2387.3 rpm
300 rad/s2864.8 rpm
400 rad/s3819.7 rpm
500 rad/s4774.6 rpm
600 rad/s5729.6 rpm
750 rad/s7162 rpm
800 rad/s7639.4 rpm
900 rad/s8594.4 rpm
1000 rad/s9549.3 rpm

Real-world reference

A motor spinning at 1,000 RPM has an angular velocity of about 104.7 rad/s. Angular velocity in rotational-dynamics equations is conventionally expressed in rad/s. In revolutions per minute, that gives you: 1 rad/s = 9.5493 rpm, 10 rad/s = 95.493 rpm, 100 rad/s = 954.93 rpm.

Frequently asked questions

How many revolutions per minute are in 1 radian per second?
1 radian per second equals 9.5493 revolutions per minute.
How do I convert radians per second to revolutions per minute?
Multiply the radian per second value by 9.5493. So x rad/s × 9.5493 = the equivalent in rpm.
What is 5 radians per second in revolutions per minute?
5 radians per second equals 47.7465 revolutions per minute.
What is 10 radians per second in revolutions per minute?
10 radians per second equals 95.493 revolutions per minute.
What is 100 radians per second in revolutions per minute?
100 radians per second equals 954.93 revolutions per minute.
How do I convert back from revolutions per minute to radians per second?
Multiply the revolution per minute value by 0.10472. For example, 1 rpm = 0.10472 rad/s.
Is the radian per second bigger than the revolution per minute?
Yes. 1 radian per second is larger than 1 revolution per minute — specifically 9.5493 times larger.
Are these conversion factors exact?
The factor is derived directly from the SI definitions of radian per second and revolution per minute; the displayed value is rounded for readability, and the browser computes using IEEE 754 double-precision arithmetic.

About the radian per second and the revolution per minute

The radian per second

The radian per second (rad/s) equals 1/(2π) Hz, since one full cycle sweeps out 2π radians. It is the standard unit for angular velocity in physics and control-systems engineering, distinct from RPM's mechanical-engineering convention.

The revolution per minute

Revolutions per minute (RPM) equals 1/60 Hz — one full rotation every 60 seconds' worth of a cycle. It is the standard unit for engine, motor, and turntable rotational speed in mechanical and automotive engineering.

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