Convert BPM to Kilohertz (bpm to kHz)
1 beat per minute (bpm) = 0.00001666666667 kilohertz (kHz). 1 kHz = 60000 bpm. Example: 15 bpm = 15 × 0.00001666666667 = 0.00025 kHz.
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1 bpm = 0.00001666666667 kHz
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert BPM to Kilohertz
- 1 bpm = 0.00001666666667 kHz
- 1 kHz = 60000 bpm
- Example: convert 15 bpm to kHz: 15 bpm = 15 × 0.00001666666667 kHz = 0.00025 kHz
Formula
kHz = bpm × 0.00001666666666667
or kHz = bpm ÷ 60000
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 bpm = 1/60 Hz.
- 1 kHz = 10³ Hz.
- 1 bpm = 0.01666666666667 Hz ÷ 1000 Hz per kHz = 0.00001666666666667 kHz
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. BPM definition: beat per minute; Kilohertz definition: kilohertz.
Worked examples
- A reading of 90 bpm converts to 0.0015 kHz.
90 bpm × 0.00001666666667 = 0.0015 kHz - A value of 140 bpm is 0.002333333333 kHz.
140 bpm × 0.00001666666667 = 0.002333333333 kHz
BPM to Kilohertz conversion table
| BPM | Kilohertz (kHz) |
|---|---|
| 40 bpm | 0.0006666666667 kHz |
| 60 bpm | 0.001 kHz |
| 72 bpm | 0.0012 kHz |
| 90 bpm | 0.0015 kHz |
| 100 bpm | 0.001666666667 kHz |
| 120 bpm | 0.002 kHz |
| 140 bpm | 0.002333333333 kHz |
| 160 bpm | 0.002666666667 kHz |
| 180 bpm | 0.003 kHz |
| 200 bpm | 0.003333333333 kHz |
Where it's used
BPM are used for heart rate, while kilohertz appear in audio sample rates. Both measure frequency and rotational speed, so the conversion is a fixed factor.
BPM to other frequency units
| Conversion | 1 bpm equals |
|---|---|
| beat per minute to kilohertz | 0.00001666666667 kHz |
| beat per minute to hertz | 0.01666666667 Hz |
| beat per minute to megahertz | 1.666666667 × 10⁻⁸ MHz |
| beat per minute to gigahertz | 1.666666667 × 10⁻¹¹ GHz |
| beat per minute to revolution per minute | 1 rpm |
| beat per minute to radian per second | 0.1047197551 rad/s |
| beat per minute to revolution per second | 0.01666666667 rps |
| beat per minute to degree per second | 6 °/s |
Show 1 more units
| beat per minute to terahertz | 1.666666667 × 10⁻¹⁴ THz |
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Frequently asked questions
How many kilohertz are in 1 beat per minute?
1 bpm = 0.00001666666667 kHz.
How do I convert beats per minute to kilohertz?
Multiply the value in bpm by 0.00001666666667, or divide it by 60000. For example, 15 bpm × 0.00001666666667 = 0.00025 kHz.
Is the bpm to kHz conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7 (SI prefixes); hertz, Table 4.
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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APA
Scientific Converters. (2026, October 15). Convert BPM to Kilohertz (bpm to kHz). Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://scientificconverters.com/frequency/bpm-to-kilohertz/
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