Convert pound-foot/minute to Btu (th)/second
Enter a value below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s]. Reverse conversion: Convert Btu (th)/second to pound-foot/minute.
1 lbf*ft/min = 2.14321240575e-05 Btu(th)/s. To convert pound-foot/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 lbf*ft/min). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Pound-Foot/minute to Btu (Th)/second: Quick Reference
- 1 lbf*ft/min = 2.14321240575e-05 Btu(th)/s
- 1 Btu(th)/s = 46658.9311129 lbf*ft/min
- 10 lbf*ft/min = 0.000214321240575 Btu(th)/s
- 100 lbf*ft/min = 0.00214321240575 Btu(th)/s
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Btu (Th)/second
1 lbf*ft/min = 2.14321240574762e-05 Btu(th)/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to Btu(th)/s:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 2.14321240574762e-05 Btu(th)/s = 0.000321481860862143 Btu(th)/s
Pound-Foot/minute to Btu (Th)/second Conversion Table
| pound-foot/minute | Btu (th)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/min | 2.14321240575e-05 Btu(th)/s |
| 2 lbf*ft/min | 4.2864248115e-05 Btu(th)/s |
| 3 lbf*ft/min | 6.42963721724e-05 Btu(th)/s |
| 5 lbf*ft/min | 0.000107160620287 Btu(th)/s |
| 10 lbf*ft/min | 0.000214321240575 Btu(th)/s |
| 20 lbf*ft/min | 0.00042864248115 Btu(th)/s |
| 50 lbf*ft/min | 0.00107160620287 Btu(th)/s |
| 100 lbf*ft/min | 0.00214321240575 Btu(th)/s |
| 500 lbf*ft/min | 0.0107160620287 Btu(th)/s |
| 1000 lbf*ft/min | 0.0214321240575 Btu(th)/s |
Pound-Foot/minute: Definition and Use
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.
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.
Pound-Foot/minute to Btu (Th)/second: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/minute in Btu (th)/second?
1 pound-foot/minute (lbf*ft/min) = 2.14321240575e-05 Btu (th)/second (Btu(th)/s).
How do you convert pound-foot/minute to Btu (th)/second?
Multiply the pound-foot/minute value by 2.14321240575e-05. For example, 25 lbf*ft/min × 2.14321240575e-05 = 0.000535803101437 Btu(th)/s.
What is 10 pound-foot/minute in Btu (th)/second?
10 lbf*ft/min = 0.000214321240575 Btu(th)/s.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/minute or the Btu (th)/second?
The Btu (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/min equals only 2.14321240575e-05 Btu(th)/s.