Convert foot pound-force/minute to Btu (th)/second
Enter a value below to convert foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min] to Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s]. Reverse conversion: Convert Btu (th)/second to foot pound-force/minute.
1 ft*lbf/min = 2.14321240575e-05 Btu(th)/s. To convert foot pound-force/minute to Btu (th)/second, multiply the value by 2.14321240575e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu(th)/s = 46658.9311129 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 (Th)/second: Quick Reference
- 1 ft*lbf/min = 2.14321240575e-05 Btu(th)/s
- 1 Btu(th)/s = 46658.9311129 ft*lbf/min
- 10 ft*lbf/min = 0.000214321240575 Btu(th)/s
- 100 ft*lbf/min = 0.00214321240575 Btu(th)/s
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/minute to Btu (Th)/second
1 ft*lbf/min = 2.14321240574762e-05 Btu(th)/s
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/min to Btu(th)/s:
15 ft*lbf/min = 15 × 2.14321240574762e-05 Btu(th)/s = 0.000321481860862143 Btu(th)/s
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Btu (Th)/second Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/minute | Btu (th)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/min | 2.14321240575e-05 Btu(th)/s |
| 2 ft*lbf/min | 4.2864248115e-05 Btu(th)/s |
| 3 ft*lbf/min | 6.42963721724e-05 Btu(th)/s |
| 5 ft*lbf/min | 0.000107160620287 Btu(th)/s |
| 10 ft*lbf/min | 0.000214321240575 Btu(th)/s |
| 20 ft*lbf/min | 0.00042864248115 Btu(th)/s |
| 50 ft*lbf/min | 0.00107160620287 Btu(th)/s |
| 100 ft*lbf/min | 0.00214321240575 Btu(th)/s |
| 500 ft*lbf/min | 0.0107160620287 Btu(th)/s |
| 1000 ft*lbf/min | 0.0214321240575 Btu(th)/s |
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 (Th)/second: Definition and Use
Btu (th)/second is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically one British thermal unit (th) per second.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (th) has been used historically in the United States for measuring heat energy, and its use in power units like Btu (th)/s dates back to traditional energy and heat transfer calculations in engineering and thermodynamics.
Current Use
Btu (th)/second is primarily used in the United States for industrial and engineering applications involving heat transfer rates, although it is less common compared to SI units like watts.
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Btu (Th)/second: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/minute in Btu (th)/second?
1 foot pound-force/minute (ft*lbf/min) = 2.14321240575e-05 Btu (th)/second (Btu(th)/s).
How do you convert foot pound-force/minute to Btu (th)/second?
Multiply the foot pound-force/minute value by 2.14321240575e-05. For example, 25 ft*lbf/min × 2.14321240575e-05 = 0.000535803101437 Btu(th)/s.
What is 10 foot pound-force/minute in Btu (th)/second?
10 ft*lbf/min = 0.000214321240575 Btu(th)/s.
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/minute or the Btu (th)/second?
The Btu (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/min equals only 2.14321240575e-05 Btu(th)/s.