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RPM to m/s Converter — Motion Converter
m/s ↔ RPM
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What this converter does

This converter turns rotational speed in RPM into linear speed in metres per second and back. Surface speed depends on diameter, so enter the wheel, roller or rotor size — a bigger diameter gives more speed per revolution. Type the RPM and read the speed instantly.

Handy for conveyor belts, grinding wheels and rotating machinery. The default 0.5-metre diameter suits a mid-size roller; set your own as needed.

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The units it covers

Surface (linear) speed and rotational speed are linked by the diameter — a point on a bigger wheel moves faster for the same RPM, so diameter is required.

View all units & their values
UnitSymbolValueMainly used
Linear speedm/svSurface / belt / rim speed
Rotational speedrpmNRevolutions per minute
DiametermdWheel, roller or rotor diameter
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The formula

Linear speed is the circumference times revolutions per second, so it scales with both diameter and RPM:

Conversion
v = π × d × rpm ÷ 60

Where:

  • v = linear speed in metres per second
  • d = diameter in metres
  • rpm = revolutions per minute
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Worked example

Find the surface speed at 300 RPM on a 0.5-metre wheel.

Step 1 · The formula
v = π × d × rpm ÷ 60
Step 2 · Substitute
π × 0.5 × 300 ÷ 60 ≈ 7.85 m/s

So 300 RPM on a 0.5-metre wheel is about 7.85 m/s.

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The units in this example

Rotational speedsymbol: rpm

Revolutions per minute. More RPM means more surface speed for a given diameter.

Common m/s ↔ RPM values
  • 300 rpm, 0.5 m ≈ 7.85 m/s
  • 100 rpm, 0.5 m ≈ 2.6 m/s
  • v = π d × rpm ÷ 60
  • diameter matters
Linear speedsymbol: m/s

Surface or rim speed. Rises with both diameter and revolutions per minute.

Common m/s ↔ RPM values
  • 7.85 m/s, 0.5 m ≈ 300 rpm
  • 5 m/s, 0.5 m ≈ 191 rpm
  • rpm = v × 60 ÷ (π d)
  • bigger d = more m/s
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FAQ

QWhat is 300 RPM in m/s?
About 7.85 m/s on a 0.5-metre wheel; the result scales with diameter.
QHow do I convert RPM to m/s?
Multiply π by the diameter and RPM, then divide by 60.
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Sources

NIST SP 811 — units · Britannica — angular velocity

InfoCalculator Editorial Team Fact-checked
Updated Jul 2026 · 3 min read · Reviewed by the InfoCalculator editorial team