Convert Btu (IT)/minute to foot pound-force/minute
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min] to foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min], or Convert foot pound-force/minute to Btu (IT)/minute.
1 Btu/min = 778.169461733 ft*lbf/min. To convert Btu (IT)/minute to foot pound-force/minute, multiply the value by 778.169461733; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf/min = 0.00128506713406 Btu/min). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 Btu/min = 778.169461733 ft*lbf/min
- 1 ft*lbf/min = 0.00128506713406 Btu/min
- 10 Btu/min = 7781.69461733 ft*lbf/min
- 100 Btu/min = 77816.9461733 ft*lbf/min
How to Convert Btu (It)/minute to Foot Pound-Force/minute
1 Btu/min = 778.169461732906 ft*lbf/min
Example: convert 15 Btu/min to ft*lbf/min:
15 Btu/min = 15 × 778.169461732906 ft*lbf/min = 11672.5419259936 ft*lbf/min
Btu (It)/minute to Foot Pound-Force/minute Conversion Table
| Btu (IT)/minute | foot pound-force/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/min | 778.169461733 ft*lbf/min |
| 2 Btu/min | 1556.33892347 ft*lbf/min |
| 3 Btu/min | 2334.5083852 ft*lbf/min |
| 5 Btu/min | 3890.84730866 ft*lbf/min |
| 10 Btu/min | 7781.69461733 ft*lbf/min |
| 20 Btu/min | 15563.3892347 ft*lbf/min |
| 50 Btu/min | 38908.4730866 ft*lbf/min |
| 100 Btu/min | 77816.9461733 ft*lbf/min |
| 500 Btu/min | 389084.730866 ft*lbf/min |
| 1000 Btu/min | 778169.461733 ft*lbf/min |
Btu (It)/minute
Btu (IT)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (Btu) has been used historically in the United States and the UK to measure heat energy. The 'IT' designation refers to the International Table value of the Btu. The unit per minute was adopted to quantify power, which is energy transfer rate, in various engineering and thermodynamic contexts.
Current Use
Btu (IT)/minute is used in engineering, HVAC, and thermodynamics to measure heat transfer rates, especially in systems where energy flow is expressed per unit time. It is part of power conversions within the broader category of common energy and power units.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT)/minute in foot pound-force/minute?
1 Btu (IT)/minute (Btu/min) = 778.169461733 foot pound-force/minute (ft*lbf/min).
How do you convert Btu (IT)/minute to foot pound-force/minute?
Multiply the Btu (IT)/minute value by 778.169461733. For example, 25 Btu/min × 778.169461733 = 19454.2365433 ft*lbf/min.
What is 10 Btu (IT)/minute in foot pound-force/minute?
10 Btu/min = 7781.69461733 ft*lbf/min.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT)/minute or the foot pound-force/minute?
The Btu (IT)/minute is the larger unit: 1 Btu/min = 778.169461733 ft*lbf/min.