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RPM → RCF Calculator (a ChIP wash spin)

Convert centrifuge speed (RPM) to relative centrifugal force (×g) for a ChIP wash spin, using your rotor radius. Always report ×g, not RPM, for reproducibility.

RCF = 1.118×10⁻⁵ · r(cm) · RPM²
13,684×g
Relative centrifugal force
12,000
RPM
85 mm
Radius
  1. 1
    Convert radius to cm
    85 mm = 8.5 cm
  2. 2
    RCF = 1.118×10⁻⁵ · r · RPM²
    RCF = 13684 ×g
For a ChIP wash spin, a typical setting is ~11000 ×g.

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RPM → RCF Calculator (a ChIP wash spin) for anyone running a centrifuge — from students to core-facility staff. Enter your values and read a sourced, step-by-step result instantly, right in your browser.

About RPM → RCF Calculator (a ChIP wash spin)

Convert centrifuge speed (RPM) to relative centrifugal force (×g) for a ChIP wash spin, using your rotor radius. Always report ×g, not RPM, for reproducibility. The calculation uses RCF = 1.118×10⁻⁵ · r(cm) · RPM². Why this calculation counts: 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 ChIP wash spin, a typical setting is ~11000 ×g. Common pitfalls to avoid: using rmin instead of rmax; forgetting radius is in cm in the formula; not balancing tubes. All maths runs locally in your browser; no data is ever sent to a server. That privacy is exactly why researchers link these calculators from protocols, theses and standard operating procedures.

How to use RPM → RCF Calculator (a ChIP wash spin)

  1. 1Enter your values: Rotor speed, Rotor radius (rmax).
  2. 2Read the headline result and the supporting figures, which recompute as you type.
  3. 3Open “Worked example with your numbers” to see the substituted formula step by step.
  4. 4Copy the result, or use the cite-this-tool snippet for your methods section.

Why use RPM → RCF Calculator (a ChIP wash spin)?

  • 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
  • Designed for anyone running a centrifuge — from students to core-facility staff who need a trustworthy answer fast
  • Instant, client-side result — works offline once loaded and keeps your data private
  • Shows the worked example step by step with your own numbers, not just a final figure

Frequently asked questions

Any tips specific to this calculation?+

For a ChIP wash spin, a typical setting is ~11000 ×g. Also watch out for: using rmin instead of rmax and copying an RPM from a protocol written for a different rotor.

Is this rpm → rcf calculator (a chip 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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