Convert pound-foot/minute to kilojoule/minute
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to kilojoule/minute [kJ/min], or Convert kilojoule/minute to pound-foot/minute.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Kilojoule/minute
1 lbf*ft/min = 0.00135581759972884 kJ/min
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to kJ/min:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 0.00135581759972884 kJ/min = 0.0203372639959325 kJ/min
Pound-Foot/minute to Kilojoule/minute 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.
Kilojoule/minute
A kilojoule per minute (kJ/min) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy in kilojoules transferred or converted per minute.
History/Origin
The kilojoule per minute has been used as a unit of power in various scientific and engineering contexts, especially in fields where energy transfer rates are measured over time, though it is less common than watts. Its usage has been consistent with the adoption of the SI system, where energy is measured in joules and power in watts.
Current Use
Today, the kilojoule per minute is primarily used in specialized fields such as nutrition, physics, and engineering to express energy transfer rates, particularly when dealing with larger quantities of energy over time, although the watt remains the standard SI unit for power.