Convert foot pound-force/minute to Btu (IT)/hour
Enter a value below to convert foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min] to Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h]. Reverse conversion: Convert Btu (IT)/hour to foot pound-force/minute.
1 ft*lbf/min = 0.0771040280434 Btu/h. To convert foot pound-force/minute to Btu (IT)/hour, multiply the value by 0.0771040280434; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/h = 12.9694910289 ft*lbf/min). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Btu (It)/hour: Quick Reference
- 1 ft*lbf/min = 0.0771040280434 Btu/h
- 1 Btu/h = 12.9694910289 ft*lbf/min
- 10 ft*lbf/min = 0.771040280434 Btu/h
- 100 ft*lbf/min = 7.71040280434 Btu/h
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/minute to Btu (It)/hour
1 ft*lbf/min = 0.0771040280434367 Btu/h
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/min to Btu/h:
15 ft*lbf/min = 15 × 0.0771040280434367 Btu/h = 1.15656042065155 Btu/h
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Btu (It)/hour Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/minute | Btu (IT)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/min | 0.0771040280434 Btu/h |
| 2 ft*lbf/min | 0.154208056087 Btu/h |
| 3 ft*lbf/min | 0.23131208413 Btu/h |
| 5 ft*lbf/min | 0.385520140217 Btu/h |
| 10 ft*lbf/min | 0.771040280434 Btu/h |
| 20 ft*lbf/min | 1.54208056087 Btu/h |
| 50 ft*lbf/min | 3.85520140217 Btu/h |
| 100 ft*lbf/min | 7.71040280434 Btu/h |
| 500 ft*lbf/min | 38.5520140217 Btu/h |
| 1000 ft*lbf/min | 77.1040280434 Btu/h |
Foot Pound-Force/minute: Definition and Use
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.
Btu (It)/hour: Definition and Use
Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h) is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of British thermal units (IT) transferred per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit used in the United States and was standardized for industrial and engineering purposes. The per-hour notation became common in applications requiring power measurement, especially in heating and cooling systems.
Current Use
Btu/h is widely used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to specify the capacity of heating and cooling equipment, as well as in energy analysis and thermodynamics.
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Btu (It)/hour: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/minute in Btu (IT)/hour?
1 foot pound-force/minute (ft*lbf/min) = 0.0771040280434 Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h).
How do you convert foot pound-force/minute to Btu (IT)/hour?
Multiply the foot pound-force/minute value by 0.0771040280434. For example, 25 ft*lbf/min × 0.0771040280434 = 1.92760070109 Btu/h.
What is 10 foot pound-force/minute in Btu (IT)/hour?
10 ft*lbf/min = 0.771040280434 Btu/h.
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/minute or the Btu (IT)/hour?
The Btu (IT)/hour is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/min equals only 0.0771040280434 Btu/h.