Convert pound-foot/minute to foot pound-force/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s], or Convert foot pound-force/second to pound-foot/minute.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Foot Pound-Force/second
1 lbf*ft/min = 0.0166666623642208 ft*lbf/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to ft*lbf/s:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 0.0166666623642208 ft*lbf/s = 0.249999935463312 ft*lbf/s
Pound-Foot/minute to Foot Pound-Force/second Conversion Table
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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.
Foot Pound-Force/second
The foot pound-force per second (ft·lbf/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of work done or energy transferred, where one foot pound-force is the work done when a force of one pound-force moves an object one foot.
History/Origin
The foot pound-force per second has been used historically in engineering and physics, especially in the United States, as a practical unit of power in mechanical and thermodynamic contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot pound-force per second is primarily used in certain engineering fields, such as mechanical and aerospace engineering, for expressing power in systems where imperial units are standard, though it is less common with the global shift towards SI units.