Convert pound-foot/minute to picowatt
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to picowatt [pW], or Convert picowatt to pound-foot/minute.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Picowatt
1 lbf*ft/min = 22596960000 pW
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to pW:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 22596960000 pW = 338954400000 pW
Pound-Foot/minute to Picowatt Conversion Table
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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.
Picowatt
A picowatt (pW) is a unit of power equal to one trillionth (10^-12) of a watt.
History/Origin
The picowatt was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to measure extremely small amounts of power, especially in scientific and technological contexts, following the standardization of the watt as the SI unit of power.
Current Use
Picowatts are used in fields such as electronics, physics, and biology to quantify very low power levels, including in sensor measurements, quantum physics, and nanotechnology applications.