RPM → RCF Calculator (a gentle cell-wash spin)
Convert centrifuge speed (RPM) to relative centrifugal force (×g) for a gentle cell-wash spin, using your rotor radius. Always report ×g, not RPM, for reproducibility.
- 1Convert radius to cm
130 mm = 13 cm - 2RCF = 1.118×10⁻⁵ · r · RPM²
RCF = 13 ×g
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About RPM → RCF Calculator (a gentle cell-wash spin)
Convert centrifuge speed (RPM) to relative centrifugal force (×g) for a gentle cell-wash spin, using your rotor radius. Always report ×g, not RPM, for reproducibility. The calculation uses RCF = 1.118×10⁻⁵ · r(cm) · RPM². The stakes: Protocols specify relative centrifugal force (×g), but instruments are set in RPM. Because RCF depends on the square of speed and on rotor radius, the same RPM gives very different g-force on different rotors — get it wrong and you over-pellet, shear, or fail to sediment. For a gentle cell-wash spin, a typical setting is ~30 ×g. Watch out for: forgetting radius is in cm in the formula; not balancing tubes; copying an RPM from a protocol written for a different rotor. Because the calculation happens entirely client-side, you can use it offline and with confidential data, then cite the stable URL in your methods or teaching notes.
How to use RPM → RCF Calculator (a gentle cell-wash spin)
- 1Enter your values: Rotor speed, Rotor radius (rmax).
- 2Read the headline result and the supporting figures, which recompute as you type.
- 3Open “Worked example with your numbers” to see the substituted formula step by step.
- 4Copy the result, or use the cite-this-tool snippet for your methods section.
Why use RPM → RCF Calculator (a gentle cell-wash spin)?
- ✓Pre-filled with sensible, niche-specific defaults so it is useful the second it loads
- ✓Mobile-friendly and completely free, with no sign-up or usage caps
- ✓Built on a sourced, unit-tested formula for centrifugation
- ✓Links to related centrifugation calculators so you can finish the whole workflow
- ✓Copy-ready result and a one-line “cite this tool” snippet for your methods section
Frequently asked questions
Any tips specific to this calculation?+
For a gentle cell-wash spin, a typical setting is ~30 ×g. Also watch out for: forgetting radius is in cm in the formula and using rmin instead of rmax.
Is this rpm → rcf calculator (a gentle cell-wash spin) free to use?+
Yes. It is completely free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser — there are no usage limits.
What formula does it use?+
It uses RCF = 1.118×10⁻⁵ · r(cm) · RPM² The full worked example is shown beneath the result so you can verify each step.
What are the most common mistakes here?+
In centrifugation, watch for: copying an RPM from a protocol written for a different rotor; using rmin instead of rmax; forgetting radius is in cm in the formula; not balancing tubes. This tool shows the working so you can catch these before they cost an experiment.
Does my data leave my device?+
No. All computation happens locally in your browser. Nothing you enter — sequences, concentrations or measurements — is uploaded to any server, so it is safe for confidential work.
Can I cite this tool?+
Yes — use the “Cite this tool” snippet on the page. Many users link these calculators from methods sections, lab SOPs and teaching materials.
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