Convert pound-foot/minute to Btu (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s], or Convert Btu (IT)/second to pound-foot/minute.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Btu (It)/second
1 lbf*ft/min = 2.14177856082216e-05 Btu/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to Btu/s:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 2.14177856082216e-05 Btu/s = 0.000321266784123324 Btu/s
Pound-Foot/minute to Btu (It)/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.
Btu (It)/second
Btu per second (Btu/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one British thermal unit (Btu) is transferred or converted every second.
History/Origin
The Btu (British thermal unit) has been used historically to measure energy, especially in heating and cooling industries. The use of Btu per second as a power unit emerged to quantify energy transfer rates in engineering and scientific contexts, aligning with the broader adoption of the Btu in energy measurement.
Current Use
Btu/s is used primarily in engineering and energy industries to specify power levels, such as in heating, cooling, and energy transfer systems, although it is less common than SI units like watts.