Motor RPM Calculator

Estimate theoretical synchronous RPM and a simple slip-adjusted speed.

About the Motor RPM Calculator

This calculator applies the standard synchronous-speed relationship for an AC frequency and even pole count.

How to use it

  1. Enter frequency in hertz.
  2. Enter an even number of poles and optional slip percentage.
  3. Calculate synchronous and estimated slip-adjusted RPM.

Formula

Synchronous RPM equals 120 times frequency divided by poles. Estimated motor RPM multiplies that speed by one minus slip.

Example

At 50 Hz with four poles, synchronous speed is 1,500 RPM; 4% slip gives an estimate of 1,440 RPM.

Notes

This simplified relationship is not motor selection, electrical connection or machinery operating guidance.