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To convert RPM to hertz, divide by 60. One revolution per minute equals 1/60 of a cycle per second.
| RPM | Hertz |
|---|---|
| 60 | 1 |
| 300 | 5 |
| 1,800 | 30 |
| 3,000 | 50 |
| 3,600 | 60 |
| 7,200 | 120 |
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Divide the RPM value by 60. For example, 3,600 RPM = 60 Hz.
Both measure rotational frequency. RPM counts revolutions per minute, while hertz counts cycles per second. Since there are 60 seconds in a minute, Hz = RPM/60.
US power generators spin at 3,600 RPM (3,600/60 = 60 Hz) or 1,800 RPM with 4-pole generators. The 60 Hz standard was established by Westinghouse in the 1890s.
Most passenger cars idle at 600-1,000 RPM (10-16.7 Hz). At highway speed, engines typically run at 2,000-3,000 RPM.