Convert pound-foot/minute to horsepower (boiler)
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)], or Convert horsepower (boiler) to pound-foot/minute.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Horsepower (Boiler)
1 lbf*ft/min = 2.30346177370031e-06 hp (boiler)
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to hp (boiler):
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 2.30346177370031e-06 hp (boiler) = 3.45519266055046e-05 hp (boiler)
Pound-Foot/minute to Horsepower (Boiler) 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.
Horsepower (Boiler)
Horsepower (boiler) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer, specifically indicating the power of steam boilers, equivalent to approximately 33,475 watts.
History/Origin
The boiler horsepower was developed in the late 19th century to standardize the measurement of steam boiler capacity, primarily in the United States, and has been used historically in engineering and industrial applications to quantify boiler power output.
Current Use
Today, boiler horsepower is primarily used in the United States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.