Convert foot pound-force/minute to ton (refrigeration)
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min] to ton (refrigeration) [ton], or Convert ton (refrigeration) to foot pound-force/minute.
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/minute to Ton (Refrigeration)
1 ft*lbf/min = 6.42533567028639e-06 ton
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/min to ton:
15 ft*lbf/min = 15 × 6.42533567028639e-06 ton = 9.63800350542959e-05 ton
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Ton (Refrigeration) 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.
Ton (Refrigeration)
A refrigeration ton is a unit of power used to describe the cooling capacity of air conditioning and refrigeration systems, equivalent to the heat removal of one ton of ice melting in 24 hours.
History/Origin
The refrigeration ton originated in the early 20th century as a practical measure for cooling capacity, based on the amount of heat required to melt one ton of ice over a 24-hour period, approximately 12,000 BTU per hour.
Current Use
It is primarily used in HVAC and refrigeration industries to specify the cooling capacity of air conditioning units and chillers, with 1 refrigeration ton equal to 12,000 BTU/h or approximately 3.517 kilowatts.