Convert kilovolt ampere to foot pound-force/minute
Please provide values below to convert kilovolt ampere [kV*A] to foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min], or Convert foot pound-force/minute to kilovolt ampere.
How to Convert Kilovolt Ampere to Foot Pound-Force/minute
1 kV*A = 44253.7403261324 ft*lbf/min
Example: convert 15 kV*A to ft*lbf/min:
15 kV*A = 15 × 44253.7403261324 ft*lbf/min = 663806.104891985 ft*lbf/min
Kilovolt Ampere to Foot Pound-Force/minute Conversion Table
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Kilovolt Ampere
A kilovolt ampere (kV·A) is a unit of apparent power in an electrical circuit, equal to 1,000 volt-amperes, representing the product of voltage in kilovolts and current in amperes.
History/Origin
The kilovolt ampere emerged as a standard unit for measuring apparent power in electrical engineering, especially with the adoption of the SI system, to quantify the capacity of electrical equipment such as transformers and generators.
Current Use
Today, the kilovolt ampere is widely used in power systems to specify the capacity of electrical devices, particularly in the context of transformers, generators, and power distribution systems, facilitating the design and analysis of electrical networks.
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.