Convert Btu (IT)/minute to pound-foot/hour
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min] to pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h], or Convert pound-foot/hour to Btu (IT)/minute.
1 Btu/min = 46690.167704 lbf*ft/h. To convert Btu (IT)/minute to pound-foot/hour, multiply the value by 46690.167704; to go the other way, divide by it (1 lbf*ft/h = 2.14177855676e-05 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 = 46690.167704 lbf*ft/h
- 1 lbf*ft/h = 2.14177855676e-05 Btu/min
- 10 Btu/min = 466901.67704 lbf*ft/h
- 100 Btu/min = 4669016.7704 lbf*ft/h
How to Convert Btu (It)/minute to Pound-Foot/hour
1 Btu/min = 46690.1677039743 lbf*ft/h
Example: convert 15 Btu/min to lbf*ft/h:
15 Btu/min = 15 × 46690.1677039743 lbf*ft/h = 700352.515559615 lbf*ft/h
Btu (It)/minute to Pound-Foot/hour Conversion Table
| Btu (IT)/minute | pound-foot/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/min | 46690.167704 lbf*ft/h |
| 2 Btu/min | 93380.3354079 lbf*ft/h |
| 3 Btu/min | 140070.503112 lbf*ft/h |
| 5 Btu/min | 233450.83852 lbf*ft/h |
| 10 Btu/min | 466901.67704 lbf*ft/h |
| 20 Btu/min | 933803.354079 lbf*ft/h |
| 50 Btu/min | 2334508.3852 lbf*ft/h |
| 100 Btu/min | 4669016.7704 lbf*ft/h |
| 500 Btu/min | 23345083.852 lbf*ft/h |
| 1000 Btu/min | 46690167.704 lbf*ft/h |
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.
Pound-Foot/hour
Pound-foot per hour (lbf·ft/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of work done in foot-pounds per hour, commonly used in engineering to measure power output or consumption.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per hour originated from the imperial system of units, primarily used in the United States, to quantify power in mechanical and engineering contexts. Its usage has declined with the adoption of SI units but remains relevant in certain industries.
Current Use
Today, pound-foot per hour is primarily used in specific engineering fields, such as mechanical and aerospace engineering, for measuring power in systems where imperial units are standard. It is also used in historical data and legacy systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT)/minute in pound-foot/hour?
1 Btu (IT)/minute (Btu/min) = 46690.167704 pound-foot/hour (lbf*ft/h).
How do you convert Btu (IT)/minute to pound-foot/hour?
Multiply the Btu (IT)/minute value by 46690.167704. For example, 25 Btu/min × 46690.167704 = 1167254.1926 lbf*ft/h.
What is 10 Btu (IT)/minute in pound-foot/hour?
10 Btu/min = 466901.67704 lbf*ft/h.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT)/minute or the pound-foot/hour?
The Btu (IT)/minute is the larger unit: 1 Btu/min = 46690.167704 lbf*ft/h.