Convert pound-foot/minute to terawatt
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to terawatt [TW], or Convert terawatt to pound-foot/minute.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Terawatt
1 lbf*ft/min = 2.259696e-14 TW
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to TW:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 2.259696e-14 TW = 3.389544e-13 TW
Pound-Foot/minute to Terawatt 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.
Terawatt
A terawatt (TW) is a unit of power equal to one trillion watts (10^12 watts).
History/Origin
The term 'terawatt' was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify extremely large power levels, especially in fields like astrophysics and energy production, gaining prominence in the 20th century with advancements in large-scale energy and power measurement.
Current Use
Terawatts are used to describe the total power output of large-scale energy sources, such as the total global power consumption, solar radiation received by Earth, and astrophysical phenomena.