Convert foot pound-force/minute to megawatt
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min] to megawatt [MW], or Convert megawatt to foot pound-force/minute.
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/minute to Megawatt
1 ft*lbf/min = 2.259696e-08 MW
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/min to MW:
15 ft*lbf/min = 15 × 2.259696e-08 MW = 3.389544e-07 MW
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Megawatt 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.
Megawatt
A megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to one million watts, used to measure the output of power plants and the capacity of electrical systems.
History/Origin
The megawatt was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify large-scale power, becoming widely adopted in the 20th century with the expansion of electrical power generation and distribution.
Current Use
Megawatts are commonly used today to specify the capacity of power plants, electrical grids, and large-scale energy projects, facilitating standardized measurement of high power levels in various industries.