Convert pound-foot/minute to gigajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to gigajoule/second [GJ/s], or Convert gigajoule/second to pound-foot/minute.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Gigajoule/second
1 lbf*ft/min = 2.259696e-11 GJ/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to GJ/s:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 2.259696e-11 GJ/s = 3.389544e-10 GJ/s
Pound-Foot/minute to Gigajoule/second Conversion Table
| pound-foot/minute | gigajoule/second |
|---|
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.
Gigajoule/second
A gigajoule per second (GJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one gigajoule of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The gigajoule per second emerged as a larger-scale unit of power measurement, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify high power levels, especially in energy production and consumption. It is derived from the SI unit joule and the prefix giga, combined with the second as the time unit.
Current Use
GJ/s is used in fields such as energy industry, power generation, and large-scale energy transfer analysis to express high power rates, often in the context of power plants, energy infrastructure, and large energy projects.