Convert microwatt to pound-foot/minute
Please provide values below to convert microwatt [µW] to pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min], or Convert pound-foot/minute to microwatt.
How to Convert Microwatt to Pound-Foot/minute
1 µW = 4.42537403261324e-05 lbf*ft/min
Example: convert 15 µW to lbf*ft/min:
15 µW = 15 × 4.42537403261324e-05 lbf*ft/min = 0.000663806104891985 lbf*ft/min
Microwatt to Pound-Foot/minute Conversion Table
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Microwatt
A microwatt (µW) is a unit of power equal to one millionth of a watt, used to measure very small amounts of power.
History/Origin
The microwatt was introduced as part of the metric system's effort to provide standardized units for small quantities of power, especially in scientific and technological contexts, gaining prominence with the adoption of the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
Microwatts are used in fields such as electronics, telecommunications, and biomedical engineering to quantify low power levels in devices, sensors, and circuits.
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.