Science & Engineering · Analytical Chemistry & Lab Bench
Centrifuge RPM to Relative Centrifugal Force (RCF ×g) Rotor Converter: inputs, method, and how to read the result
Apply RCF = 1.118 × 10⁻⁵ × r_mm × RPM² for accurate lab centrifugation.
Choose inputs for the case you are checking
The defaults are illustrative. Replace them with values for your case and keep the units shown beside each field.
- Rotor Radius Mm: Rotor radius from center spindle to tube bottom in millimeters (mm).
- Speed Rpm: Centrifuge rotational speed in revolutions per minute (RPM).
- Target Protocol Rcf G: Optional protocol RCF target (×g) to solve for required RPM.
What the calculation includes
With the default values shown, Relative Centrifugal Force (RCF) is 152,942.4 ×g. The calculation follows Centrifuge RPM ↔ RCF Reference Equation; the formula and variable definitions above show how the inputs combine.
One-input check: With the other defaults held constant, changing Rotor Radius Mm from 95 mm to 105 mm changes Relative Centrifugal Force (RCF) from 152,942.4 ×g to 169,041.6 ×g. This is a comparison inside the calculator's stated model, not a prediction.
Where to use caution
- Uses standard IUPAC atomic weights, 25°C (298.15 K) reference thermodynamics, and published clinical literature equations.
- Educational and laboratory reference tool only; clinical scoring calculators do not replace professional medical judgment or institutional protocols.
Scope: IUPAC / NIH Laboratory & Clinical Reference Standard Check the assumptions and limitations against your situation before relying on the estimate.
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