Convert Btu (IT)/minute to foot pound-force/second
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min] to foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s], or Convert foot pound-force/second to Btu (IT)/minute.
1 Btu/min = 12.9694876808 ft*lbf/s. To convert Btu (IT)/minute to foot pound-force/second, multiply the value by 12.9694876808; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf/s = 0.0771040479476 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 = 12.9694876808 ft*lbf/s
- 1 ft*lbf/s = 0.0771040479476 Btu/min
- 10 Btu/min = 129.694876808 ft*lbf/s
- 100 Btu/min = 1296.94876808 ft*lbf/s
How to Convert Btu (It)/minute to Foot Pound-Force/second
1 Btu/min = 12.9694876808498 ft*lbf/s
Example: convert 15 Btu/min to ft*lbf/s:
15 Btu/min = 15 × 12.9694876808498 ft*lbf/s = 194.542315212747 ft*lbf/s
Btu (It)/minute to Foot Pound-Force/second Conversion Table
| Btu (IT)/minute | foot pound-force/second |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/min | 12.9694876808 ft*lbf/s |
| 2 Btu/min | 25.9389753617 ft*lbf/s |
| 3 Btu/min | 38.9084630425 ft*lbf/s |
| 5 Btu/min | 64.8474384042 ft*lbf/s |
| 10 Btu/min | 129.694876808 ft*lbf/s |
| 20 Btu/min | 259.389753617 ft*lbf/s |
| 50 Btu/min | 648.474384042 ft*lbf/s |
| 100 Btu/min | 1296.94876808 ft*lbf/s |
| 500 Btu/min | 6484.74384042 ft*lbf/s |
| 1000 Btu/min | 12969.4876808 ft*lbf/s |
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/second
The foot pound-force per second (ft·lbf/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of work done or energy transferred, where one foot pound-force is the work done when a force of one pound-force moves an object one foot.
History/Origin
The foot pound-force per second has been used historically in engineering and physics, especially in the United States, as a practical unit of power in mechanical and thermodynamic contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot pound-force per second is primarily used in certain engineering fields, such as mechanical and aerospace engineering, for expressing power in systems where imperial units are standard, though it is less common with the global shift towards SI units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT)/minute in foot pound-force/second?
1 Btu (IT)/minute (Btu/min) = 12.9694876808 foot pound-force/second (ft*lbf/s).
How do you convert Btu (IT)/minute to foot pound-force/second?
Multiply the Btu (IT)/minute value by 12.9694876808. For example, 25 Btu/min × 12.9694876808 = 324.237192021 ft*lbf/s.
What is 10 Btu (IT)/minute in foot pound-force/second?
10 Btu/min = 129.694876808 ft*lbf/s.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT)/minute or the foot pound-force/second?
The Btu (IT)/minute is the larger unit: 1 Btu/min = 12.9694876808 ft*lbf/s.