Convert pound-foot/minute to pound-foot/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s], or Convert pound-foot/second to pound-foot/minute.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Pound-Foot/second
1 lbf*ft/min = 0.0166666623642208 lbf*ft/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to lbf*ft/s:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 0.0166666623642208 lbf*ft/s = 0.249999935463312 lbf*ft/s
Pound-Foot/minute to Pound-Foot/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.
Pound-Foot/second
A pound-foot per second (lbf·ft/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, equivalent to one pound-force acting through a distance of one foot per second.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per second has been used primarily in engineering contexts within the Imperial system to quantify power, especially in mechanical and automotive applications, though it is less common than other units like horsepower.
Current Use
Today, the pound-foot per second is rarely used; it is mainly referenced in historical data or specific engineering calculations involving Imperial units, with the more standard unit of power being the horsepower or the watt in SI units.