rotation per minute [rpm] to gigahertz [GHz] Converter

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How to Convert rotation per minute to gigahertzgigahertz

1 rpm = 1.6666666666666667e-11 GHz
1 GHz = 60000000000 rpm

Example: convert 26 rpm to GHz:
26 rpm = 26 x 1.6666666666666667e-11 = 4.3333333333333334e-10 GHz

rotation per minute

Definition: Rotations per minute (rpm) is a unit of angular speed or rotational frequency. It specifies the number of complete rotations or revolutions completed in one minute.

History/origin: The concept of measuring rotational speed has been around for centuries, particularly in mechanical engineering. The specific term 'rotations per minute' became standardized with the development of machinery and engines.

Current use: RPM is commonly used to measure the speed of rotating machinery, such as engines, motors, turbines, and spinning disks (e.g., hard drives). It is a vital parameter in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, and various industrial applications for controlling and monitoring rotational speeds.

gigahertz

Definition: A gigahertz (symbol: GHz) is a unit of frequency equal to one billion (1,000,000,000) hertz (Hz). The hertz, in turn, is the SI unit of frequency, defined as one cycle per second.

History/origin: The gigahertz is derived from the hertz, named after the German physicist Heinrich Hertz, who made significant contributions to the understanding of electromagnetic waves. The prefix 'giga-' denotes a factor of 10^9, adhering to the SI system of units.

Current use: Gigahertz is primarily used to measure the clock speeds of modern computer processors, the frequencies of wireless communication technologies (e.g., 5G cellular networks), and radar systems. It represents very high-frequency signals and operations.

rotation per minute to gigahertz Conversion Table

rotation per minute [rpm]gigahertz [GHz]
0.01 rpm1.6666666666666667e-13 GHz
0.1 rpm1.6666666666666668e-12 GHz
1 rpm1.6666666666666667e-11 GHz
10 rpm1.6666666666666666e-10 GHz
50 rpm8.333333333333334e-10 GHz
100 rpm1.6666666666666667e-9 GHz
1000 rpm1.6666666666666667e-8 GHz
10000 rpm1.6666666666666665e-7 GHz

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