What is RPM to Distance?
RPM to Distance calculates how far a spinning wheel travels based on its rotational speed, diameter, and time. Each revolution covers one circumference of the wheel. By multiplying rotations by circumference and time, you get the total distance traveled.
How to Calculate Distance from RPM
[\text{Distance} = \text{RPM} \times \pi \times D \times T]
Where:
- Distance is the total distance traveled (in the same unit as diameter).
- RPM is the rotational speed in revolutions per minute.
- D is the wheel diameter.
- T is the time in minutes.
Calculation Example
A wheel with a 4-inch diameter spins at 400 RPM for 2 minutes.
[\text{Distance} = 400 \times \pi \times 4 \times 2]
Step by step:
- 400 x 3.14159 = 1256.64
- 1256.64 x 4 = 5026.55
- 5026.55 x 2 = 10053.10
The distance traveled is approximately 10,053 inches (about 838 feet).