Cutting Speed Calculator

Calculate spindle RPM, surface speed, and feed rate for lathe and milling operations.

inches (IPR for lathe, IPT for mill)

for milling (1 for lathe)

Spindle Speed
--
RPM
Surface Speed
--
SFM (m/min)
Feed Rate
--
IPM (in/min)
MRR (approx)
--
in³/min
Recommended SFM
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for this material + tool

Cutting Speed Formulas

RPM = (SFM x 12) / (pi x D)

SFM = (pi x D x RPM) / 12

Feed Rate (IPM) = RPM x FPT x Flutes

Where D = diameter in inches, SFM = surface feet per minute, FPT = feed per tooth.

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