General Speeds and Feeds Formulas | HSM Machining
12 x SFM. 3.14 x Diameter. =. RPM=. 12 x 100 (ft/min) =764 (revs/min -1) 3.14 x 0.5 (in) For turning applications we do not need this formula since Spindle Speed is usually given in Constant Surface Speed (CSS), which uses SFM value directly. But if you still want to use RPM formula, then diameter value is the actual diameter of work piece.