Samantha Nicole10 rpm equals approximately 1.0472 radians per second.
This conversion takes the rotations per minute and transforms them into radians per second by considering that one rotation equals 2π radians, and there are 60 seconds in a minute. Multiplying 10 rpm by 2π and dividing by 60 gives the radian value per second.
Introduction
Converting 10 rpm to radians involves understanding that rpm measures how many full turns happen each minute, while radians measure the angle in a circle. Since there are 2π radians in one full turn, we multiply rpm by 2π and divide by 60 to get radians per second.
Conversion Tool
Result in rad:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert rpm (revolutions per minute) to radians per second is: radians/sec = rpm × (2π) / 60. This works because each revolution is 2π radians, and dividing by 60 converts minutes to seconds. So, multiplying rpm by 2π and dividing by 60 yields radians per second.
For example, if you have 10 rpm, then:
- 10 × 2π = 20π radians per minute
- 20π / 60 = (20/60)π = (1/3)π ≈ 1.0472 radians/sec
Conversion Example
Suppose we want to convert 25 rpm to radians per second:
- Multiply 25 by 2π: 25 × 2π = 50π radians per minute
- Divide 50π by 60: 50π / 60 = (50/60)π = (5/6)π ≈ 2.61799 radians/sec
This shows how the calculation works step-by-step for a different rpm value.
Conversion Chart
| rpm | radians/sec |
|---|---|
| -15.0 | -1.5708 |
| -10.0 | -1.0472 |
| -5.0 | -0.5236 |
| 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 5.0 | 0.5236 |
| 10.0 | 1.0472 |
| 15.0 | 1.5708 |
| 20.0 | 2.0944 |
| 25.0 | 2.61799 |
| 30.0 | 3.14159 |
| 35.0 | 3.66519 |
This chart helps to quickly find radians per second for various rpm values. To read it, locate the rpm value on the left and see its equivalent in radians/sec on the right.
Related Conversion Questions
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Conversion Definitions
rpm (revolutions per minute) indicates how many full turns an object completes in one minute, measuring rotational speed. Radians measure the angle in a circle, with 2π radians representing one complete revolution; converting rpm to radians involves scaling by 2π and time adjustment.
Radians are units of angular measurement used to describe the size of an angle, where one radian equals the angle subtended at the center of a circle by an arc equal in length to the radius. It provides a natural measure for rotational calculations and conversions from rpm.
Conversion FAQs
How do I convert 10 rpm to radians per second manually?
To convert 10 rpm to radians per second manually, multiply 10 by 2π to get radians per minute, then divide by 60 to convert minutes to seconds. Result is approximately 1.0472 radians/sec, following the formula: rpm × 2π / 60.
Why do we divide by 60 in the conversion?
Dividing by 60 accounts for the fact that rpm is per minute, but radians per second require seconds as the time unit. Since there are 60 seconds in a minute, dividing by 60 converts the per-minute measure into a per-second measure.
Can the conversion be used for other rotational speeds?
Yes, the same formula applies to any rpm value. Just substitute the rpm number into rpm × 2π / 60 to get the radians per second equivalent.
What does 2π represent in the conversion?
2π represents a full circle in radians, equivalent to 360 degrees. It is used in the conversion because each revolution corresponds to 2π radians.
Is the conversion accurate for very high rpm?
Yes, the formula remains accurate across a wide range of rpm values, assuming standard units. For extremely high rpm, consideration of physical constraints might be necessary, but mathematically, the conversion holds true.
