Convert pound-foot/minute to femtowatt
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to femtowatt [fW], or Convert femtowatt to pound-foot/minute.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Femtowatt
1 lbf*ft/min = 22596960000000 fW
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to fW:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 22596960000000 fW = 338954400000000 fW
Pound-Foot/minute to Femtowatt 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.
Femtowatt
A femtowatt (fW) is a unit of power equal to 10^-15 watts, representing an extremely small amount of power.
History/Origin
The femtowatt was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to measure very small quantities of power, particularly in scientific and technological contexts, gaining recognition as the need to quantify minute power levels grew.
Current Use
Femtowatts are used in fields such as quantum physics, nanotechnology, and optical measurements, where precise measurement of extremely low power levels is required.