Linear Speed to RPM Calculator

Calculate RPM from Linear Speed



Formula

To calculate the Rotational Speed (RPM) from Linear Speed:

\[ RPM = \frac{\text{Linear Speed}}{\pi \times \text{Diameter}} \times 60 \]

Where:

What is Linear Speed?

Linear speed is the distance an object travels in a given unit of time. It is often measured in meters per second (m/s) in the metric system. Linear speed is directly related to the rotational speed when considering a point on the circumference of a rotating object.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ RPM = \frac{5}{\pi \times 0.5} \times 60 = \frac{5}{1.5708} \times 60 = 190.99 \text{ RPM} \]

The Rotational Speed is 190.99 RPM.