Convert Cycles per Minute to Radians per Second

Convert cycles per minute to radians per second by entering a value below.

1 CPM (cycles per minute) = 0.1047197551 rad/s (radians per second)

How to Convert Cycles per Minute to Radians per Second

The cycles per minute and radians per second are both units of frequency. 1 radians per second equals 9.5492965853 cycles per minute. This means to convert cycles per minute to radians per second, you divide by 9.5492965853.

Formula

radians per second = cycles per minute ÷ 9.5492965853

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 CPM to radians per second:

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Convert 5 CPM to radians per second

We need to convert cycles per minute to radians per second

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Apply the formula

Since 1 rad/s = 9.5492965853 CPM, divide by 9.5492965853

5 ÷ 9.5492965853 = 0.5235987756

Answer

5 CPM = 0.5235987756 rad/s

Cycles per Minute to Radians per Second Conversion Table

Quick reference table for common cycles per minute to radians per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.

Cycles per Minute (CPM) Radians per Second (rad/s)
1 CPM 0.1047197551 rad/s
2 CPM 0.2094395102 rad/s
5 CPM 0.5235987756 rad/s
10 CPM 1.0471975512 rad/s
15 CPM 1.5707963268 rad/s
20 CPM 2.0943951024 rad/s
25 CPM 2.617993878 rad/s
50 CPM 5.2359877561 rad/s
100 CPM 10.471975512 rad/s

About These Units

Cycles per Minute (CPM)

Cycles per minute (CPM) equals revolutions per minute for oscillating motion. Industrial machinery, ventilators (12-20 CPM for adults), and breathing rates use CPM. Equivalent to RPM but typically for non-rotating oscillations.

Radians per Second (rad/s)

Radians per second (rad/s) is the SI unit of angular velocity. One complete rotation equals 2π radians per second (6.28 rad/s). Used in physics, robotics, and engineering calculations. Angular velocity ω relates to frequency f by ω = 2πf.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert cycles per minute to radians per second?

To convert cycles per minute to radians per second, divide the value by 9.5492965853. For example, 10 CPM = 1.0471975512 rad/s.

How many radians per second are in 1 cycles per minute?

1 cycles per minute equals 0.1047197551 radians per second.

What is the formula for cycles per minute to radians per second?

The formula is: rad/s = CPM ÷ 9.5492965853.