Convert pound-foot/minute to microjoule/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to microjoule/second [µJ/s], or Convert microjoule/second to pound-foot/minute.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Microjoule/second
1 lbf*ft/min = 22596.96 µJ/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to µJ/s:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 22596.96 µJ/s = 338954.4 µJ/s
Pound-Foot/minute to Microjoule/second 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.
Microjoule/second
The microjoule per second (µJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one microjoule equals 10^-6 joules, transferred per second.
History/Origin
The microjoule per second originated from the need to measure very small power levels in scientific and engineering contexts, especially in fields like electronics and nanotechnology, as a scaled-down unit of the watt (joule per second).
Current Use
It is used in applications requiring precise measurement of low power levels, such as in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), sensor technology, and research involving minute energy transfers.