Feet Per Minute to RPM Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate RPM from FPM is:

\[ RPM = \frac{FPM \times 12}{\pi \times D} \]

Where:

\(RPM\) is the Revolutions Per Minute
\(FPM\) is the Feet Per Minute
\(D\) is the diameter of the rotating object in inches
\(\pi\) is a constant, approximately equal to 3.14159

What is Feet Per Minute to RPM?

Feet Per Minute to RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) is a conversion used to measure the speed or velocity at which a mechanical component is operating. This is commonly used in industries such as manufacturing and engineering. For example, in a conveyor belt system, the speed of the belt may be measured in feet per minute, while the speed of the motor driving the belt is measured in RPM. The conversion between these two units allows for a better understanding and control of the system’s overall performance.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Feet Per Minute (FPM) = 600
Diameter of the Rotating Object (D) = 10 inches

Using the formula to calculate the RPM:

\[ RPM = \frac{FPM \times 12}{\pi \times D} = \frac{600 \times 12}{3.14159 \times 10} = 229.18 \text{ RPM} \]

The Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) is 229.18 RPM.