Convert pound-foot/minute to nanojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to nanojoule/second [nJ/s], or Convert nanojoule/second to pound-foot/minute.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Nanojoule/second
1 lbf*ft/min = 22596960 nJ/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to nJ/s:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 22596960 nJ/s = 338954400 nJ/s
Pound-Foot/minute to Nanojoule/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.
Nanojoule/second
A nanojoule per second (nJ/s) is a unit of power representing the transfer or conversion of one nanojoule of energy per second.
History/Origin
The nanojoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'nano' indicating a factor of 10^-9. It is used in contexts requiring very small power measurements, especially in scientific and engineering fields.
Current Use
The nJ/s is used in scientific research, nanotechnology, and precise energy transfer measurements where extremely low power levels are involved, often in the context of nanoscale systems or experiments.