Convert attowatt to pound-foot/minute
Please provide values below to convert attowatt [aW] to pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min], or Convert pound-foot/minute to attowatt.
How to Convert Attowatt to Pound-Foot/minute
1 aW = 4.42537403261324e-17 lbf*ft/min
Example: convert 15 aW to lbf*ft/min:
15 aW = 15 × 4.42537403261324e-17 lbf*ft/min = 6.63806104891986e-16 lbf*ft/min
Attowatt to Pound-Foot/minute Conversion Table
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Attowatt
An attowatt (aW) is a unit of power equal to 10^-18 watts, representing an extremely small amount of power.
History/Origin
The attowatt is part of the SI prefix system introduced to denote very small quantities, with 'atto-' representing 10^-18. It has been used mainly in scientific contexts to measure minuscule power levels.
Current Use
The attowatt is rarely used in practical applications but may be referenced in scientific research involving extremely low power measurements, such as in quantum physics or nanotechnology.
Pound-Foot/minute
Pound-foot per minute (lbf·ft/min) is a unit of power representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, specifically the amount of work in pound-feet performed per minute.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per minute has been used historically in engineering and mechanical contexts to measure power, especially in systems where imperial units are prevalent. It is derived from the foot-pound unit of work, divided by time in minutes, aligning with traditional British engineering practices.
Current Use
Today, pound-foot per minute is primarily used in specific engineering fields, such as mechanical and automotive industries, to measure torque-related power outputs, though it is less common than SI units like watts or horsepower.