Convert foot pound-force/minute to pound-foot/minute
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min] to pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min], or Convert pound-foot/minute to foot pound-force/minute.
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/minute to Pound-Foot/minute
1 ft*lbf/min = 1 lbf*ft/min
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/min to lbf*ft/min:
15 ft*lbf/min = 15 × 1 lbf*ft/min = 15 lbf*ft/min
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Pound-Foot/minute Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/minute | pound-foot/minute |
|---|
Foot Pound-Force/minute
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.
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.