Convert foot pound-force/minute to kilocalorie (th)/second
Enter a value below to convert foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min] to kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s]. Reverse conversion: Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to foot pound-force/minute.
1 ft*lbf/min = 5.40080305927e-06 kcal(th)/s. To convert foot pound-force/minute to kilocalorie (th)/second, multiply the value by 5.40080305927e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kcal(th)/s = 185157.649525 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 Kilocalorie (Th)/second: Quick Reference
- 1 ft*lbf/min = 5.40080305927e-06 kcal(th)/s
- 1 kcal(th)/s = 185157.649525 ft*lbf/min
- 10 ft*lbf/min = 5.40080305927e-05 kcal(th)/s
- 100 ft*lbf/min = 0.000540080305927 kcal(th)/s
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/minute to Kilocalorie (Th)/second
1 ft*lbf/min = 5.40080305927342e-06 kcal(th)/s
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/min to kcal(th)/s:
15 ft*lbf/min = 15 × 5.40080305927342e-06 kcal(th)/s = 8.10120458891013e-05 kcal(th)/s
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Kilocalorie (Th)/second Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/minute | kilocalorie (th)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/min | 5.40080305927e-06 kcal(th)/s |
| 2 ft*lbf/min | 1.08016061185e-05 kcal(th)/s |
| 3 ft*lbf/min | 1.62024091778e-05 kcal(th)/s |
| 5 ft*lbf/min | 2.70040152964e-05 kcal(th)/s |
| 10 ft*lbf/min | 5.40080305927e-05 kcal(th)/s |
| 20 ft*lbf/min | 0.000108016061185 kcal(th)/s |
| 50 ft*lbf/min | 0.000270040152964 kcal(th)/s |
| 100 ft*lbf/min | 0.000540080305927 kcal(th)/s |
| 500 ft*lbf/min | 0.00270040152964 kcal(th)/s |
| 1000 ft*lbf/min | 0.00540080305927 kcal(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.
Kilocalorie (Th)/second: Definition and Use
A kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories per second is transferred or converted.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (th) is a traditional unit of energy used primarily in nutrition and thermodynamics, with 'th' indicating the thermochemical definition. Its use in power measurements, such as kcal(th)/s, is less common and primarily for specialized scientific contexts.
Current Use
The unit kcal(th)/s is rarely used in modern practice; power is more commonly expressed in watts. When used, it typically appears in scientific research involving energy transfer rates in thermochemical processes or specialized engineering applications.
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Kilocalorie (Th)/second: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/minute in kilocalorie (th)/second?
1 foot pound-force/minute (ft*lbf/min) = 5.40080305927e-06 kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s).
How do you convert foot pound-force/minute to kilocalorie (th)/second?
Multiply the foot pound-force/minute value by 5.40080305927e-06. For example, 25 ft*lbf/min × 5.40080305927e-06 = 0.000135020076482 kcal(th)/s.
What is 10 foot pound-force/minute in kilocalorie (th)/second?
10 ft*lbf/min = 5.40080305927e-05 kcal(th)/s.
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/minute or the kilocalorie (th)/second?
The kilocalorie (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/min equals only 5.40080305927e-06 kcal(th)/s.