Convert Btu (IT)/second to pound-foot/minute
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s] to pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min], or Convert pound-foot/minute to Btu (IT)/second.
How to Convert Btu (It)/second to Pound-Foot/minute
1 Btu/s = 46690.1676154669 lbf*ft/min
Example: convert 15 Btu/s to lbf*ft/min:
15 Btu/s = 15 × 46690.1676154669 lbf*ft/min = 700352.514232003 lbf*ft/min
Btu (It)/second to Pound-Foot/minute Conversion Table
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Btu (It)/second
Btu per second (Btu/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one British thermal unit (Btu) is transferred or converted every second.
History/Origin
The Btu (British thermal unit) has been used historically to measure energy, especially in heating and cooling industries. The use of Btu per second as a power unit emerged to quantify energy transfer rates in engineering and scientific contexts, aligning with the broader adoption of the Btu in energy measurement.
Current Use
Btu/s is used primarily in engineering and energy industries to specify power levels, such as in heating, cooling, and energy transfer systems, although it is less common than SI units like watts.
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.