Convert foot pound-force/minute to femtojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min] to femtojoule/second [fJ/s], or Convert femtojoule/second to foot pound-force/minute.
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/minute to Femtojoule/second
1 ft*lbf/min = 22596960000000 fJ/s
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/min to fJ/s:
15 ft*lbf/min = 15 × 22596960000000 fJ/s = 338954400000000 fJ/s
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Femtojoule/second Conversion Table
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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.
Femtojoule/second
A femtojoule per second (fJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer of one femtojoule (10^-15 joules) per second.
History/Origin
The femtojoule/second unit emerged with the development of high-precision measurements in nanotechnology and quantum physics, where extremely small energy transfer rates are relevant. It is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'femto' denoting 10^-15.
Current Use
The femtojoule/second is used in scientific research to quantify very small power levels, particularly in fields like nanotechnology, quantum computing, and molecular physics, where energy transfer rates are extremely low.