Beats/Minute to Cycle/Second Converter
Convert Beats/Minute (BPM) to Cycle/Second (cps) instantly. 1 BPM = 0.016667 cps.
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1 BPM = 0.016667 cps
Formula:
cps = BPM × 0.0166666667With your value: 1 BPM = 0.01666667 cps
Other Beats/Minute to Cycle/Second conversions
Beats/Minute to Cycle/Second Conversion Table
| Beats/Minute (BPM) | Cycle/Second (cps) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.008333 |
| 1 | 0.016667 |
| 2 | 0.033333 |
| 5 | 0.083333 |
| 10 | 0.166667 |
| 15 | 0.25 |
| 20 | 0.333333 |
| 25 | 0.416667 |
| 50 | 0.833333 |
| 100 | 1.666667 |
| 250 | 4.166667 |
| 500 | 8.333333 |
| 1000 | 16.666667 |
Cycle/Second to Beats/Minute Conversion Table
| Cycle/Second (cps) | Beats/Minute (BPM) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 30 |
| 1 | 60 |
| 2 | 120 |
| 5 | 300 |
| 10 | 600 |
| 15 | 900 |
| 20 | 1,200 |
| 25 | 1,500 |
| 50 | 3,000 |
| 100 | 6,000 |
| 250 | 15,000 |
| 500 | 30,000 |
| 1000 | 60,000 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Beats/Minute (BPM)
Frequency
Derived from the hertz (1 Hz = 1 s⁻¹), traceable to the SI second.
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Cycle/Second (cps)
Frequency
Derived from the hertz (1 Hz = 1 s⁻¹), traceable to the SI second.
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Beats/Minute to Cycle/Second
To convert from Beats/Minute (BPM) to Cycle/Second (cps), multiply the value by 0.0166666667.
Formula: cps = BPM × 0.0166666667
Reverse: BPM = cps × 60
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Beats/Minute. For example: 5 BPM
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.0166666667
- The result is: 0.083333 cps
About Beats/Minute
The beats/minute (BPM) is a unit of frequency. One beats/minute equals 0.01666666667 hertzs. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other frequency unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
Common uses: frequency calculations, engineering and science, education.
About Cycle/Second
The cycle/second (cps) is a unit of frequency. One cycle/second equals 1 hertz. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other frequency unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
Common uses: frequency calculations, engineering and science, education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Cycle/Second are in 1 Beats/Minute?
There are exactly 0.0166666667 Cycle/Second in 1 Beats/Minute. This means the conversion factor from Beats/Minute to Cycle/Second is 0.0166666667.
What is the formula to convert Beats/Minute to Cycle/Second?
The formula to convert Beats/Minute to Cycle/Second is: cps = BPM × 0.0166666667. For example, to convert 10 Beats/Minute to Cycle/Second, you would multiply 10 by 0.0166666667.
What is a Beats/Minute?
The beats/minute (BPM) is a unit of frequency. One beats/minute equals 0.01666666667 hertzs. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other frequency unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
What is a Cycle/Second?
The cycle/second (cps) is a unit of frequency. One cycle/second equals 1 hertz. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other frequency unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
What are the common uses of Beats/Minute?
The Beats/Minute is commonly used in frequency calculations, engineering and science, education.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Beats/Minute to Cycle/Second converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/bpm-to-cycle_per_second