Enter the number of revolutions and the time in seconds into the calculator to determine the revolutions per second (RPS).

RPS Calculator

RPS Converter
Revolutions and Time
Linear Speed
Convert one rotational speed input into all major equivalents.
1 RPS
60 RPM
2 Hz
2ฯ€ rad/s
Quick reference: 1 RPS = 60 RPM = 1 Hz = 2ฯ€ rad/s = 360 deg/s

Enter one value and calculate all equivalent rotational speed units.

Use the base formula: RPS = revolutions รท time in seconds.

Enter total revolutions and elapsed time to calculate RPS and related values.

Advanced mode: connect rotational speed to linear speed using radius or diameter.

Enter any 2 values to calculate the missing one.

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RPS Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the revolutions per second (RPS).

RPS = \frac{Revolutions}{Time}

Variables:

  • RPS is the revolutions per second
  • Revolutions is the number of turns or cycles
  • Time is the duration in seconds over which the revolutions are counted

To calculate RPS, divide the number of revolutions by the time in seconds.

What is RPS?

RPS stands for revolutions per second, which is a measure of rotational speed. It indicates how many complete turns an object makes in one second. This unit is commonly used in various applications such as measuring the speed of motors, turbines, and other rotating machinery.

How to Calculate RPS?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Revolutions Per Second.

  1. First, determine the total number of revolutions completed.
  2. Next, determine the time in seconds over which the revolutions were counted.
  3. Use the formula RPS = Revolutions / Time.
  4. Finally, calculate the Revolutions Per Second (RPS).
  5. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem : 

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

Revolutions = 120 turns

Time = 60 seconds

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