Convert gigawatt to foot pound-force/minute
Please provide values below to convert gigawatt [GW] to foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min], or Convert foot pound-force/minute to gigawatt.
How to Convert Gigawatt to Foot Pound-Force/minute
1 GW = 44253740326.1324 ft*lbf/min
Example: convert 15 GW to ft*lbf/min:
15 GW = 15 × 44253740326.1324 ft*lbf/min = 663806104891.985 ft*lbf/min
Gigawatt to Foot Pound-Force/minute Conversion Table
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Gigawatt
A gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to one billion watts, used to measure large-scale electrical power generation or consumption.
History/Origin
The gigawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's adoption for expressing large power quantities, particularly in the context of electrical engineering and energy projects, becoming widely used in the 20th century with the growth of large power plants and national grids.
Current Use
Gigawatts are commonly used today to quantify the capacity of power plants, energy production, and national or regional power consumption levels, especially in the context of renewable energy projects and large-scale infrastructure.
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.