Result of 500 rpm to rps: 8.3333 rps
Converting 500 rpm to rps gives approximately 8.3333 revolutions per second, meaning at that speed, the object makes about 8.33 complete turns every second.
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Result in rps:
Conversion Formula
The conversion from rpm to rps involves dividing the rpm value by 60, because there are 60 seconds in a minute and one revolution per second, so RPM (revolutions per minute) divided by 60 gives revolutions per second. For example, 300 rpm divided by 60 equals 5 rps, meaning 5 complete turns every second.
Conversion Example
- Suppose you have 600 rpm:
- Divide 600 by 60:
- 600 / 60 = 10
- This indicates 10 revolutions per second.
- Another example with 450 rpm:
- 450 / 60 = 7.5
- So, 7.5 rps are made at that speed.
- For 120 rpm:
- 120 / 60 = 2
- Resulting in 2 revolutions per second.
- And for 75 rpm:
- 75 / 60 = 1.25
- This means 1.25 turns each second.
Conversion Chart
| rpm | rps |
|---|---|
| 475.0 | 7.9167 |
| 480.0 | 8.0000 |
| 485.0 | 8.0833 |
| 490.0 | 8.1667 |
| 495.0 | 8.2500 |
| 500.0 | 8.3333 |
| 505.0 | 8.4167 |
| 510.0 | 8.5000 |
| 515.0 | 8.5833 |
| 520.0 | 8.6667 |
| 525.0 | 8.7500 |
This chart shows rpm values from 475.0 to 525.0 and their equivalent rps, helping to quickly identify conversions across this range.
Related Conversion Questions
- How many rps is 500 rpm equivalent to?
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- What is the rps for 500 rpm in a high-speed engine?
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Conversion Definitions
rpm: Revolutions per minute, measures how many complete turns an object makes in one minute, used for rotational speed measurements.
rps: Revolutions per second, indicates how many complete turns occur each second, providing a faster rate measure than rpm.
Conversion FAQs
Why is dividing rpm by 60 the correct way to get rps?
Because there are 60 seconds in a minute, dividing rpm by 60 converts the measure from per-minute to per-second, giving the number of complete rotations every second.
Can I convert rpm to rps using a calculator?
Yes, simply dividing the rpm value by 60 will give you the rps. For more accuracy, you might use a calculator or a conversion tool embedded in web pages like this one.
What happens if I input a negative rpm?
Negative rpm indicates rotation in reverse direction but when converting to rps, the absolute value is typically used unless directionality is considered, so the result would be the same magnitude but negative if needed.
Is this conversion valid for all types of rotational movement?
This conversion applies to any rotational speed measured in rpm, whether it’s a motor, wheel, or gear, assuming consistent and uniform rotation without slip or other factors.