Convert foot pound-force/minute to horsepower
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min] to horsepower [hp], or Convert horsepower to foot pound-force/minute.
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/minute to Horsepower
1 ft*lbf/min = 3.0303017299182e-05 hp
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/min to hp:
15 ft*lbf/min = 15 × 3.0303017299182e-05 hp = 0.00045454525948773 hp
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Horsepower Conversion Table
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Foot Pound-Force/minute
The foot pound-force per minute (ft*lbf/min) is a unit of power representing the amount of work done in foot-pounds over one minute.
History/Origin
This unit has been used primarily in engineering and mechanical contexts to measure power, especially in the United States, where imperial units are common. It originated from the foot-pound-force as a measure of work, combined with time to express power.
Current Use
The foot pound-force per minute is still used in certain engineering fields, particularly in the United States, for measuring power in mechanical systems, motors, and torque-related applications where imperial units are standard.
Horsepower
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement originally developed to compare the power of engines and motors, representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
History/Origin
The term was introduced in the late 18th century by James Watt to compare the power of steam engines to draft horses. It became a standard unit in engineering and automotive industries, with its definition evolving over time from mechanical to metric standards.
Current Use
Horsepower is widely used today to rate the power output of engines, motors, and other machinery, especially in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. It remains a common unit for expressing engine power in many countries.