Convert Btu (IT)/minute to pound-foot/second
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min] to pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s], or Convert pound-foot/second to Btu (IT)/minute.
1 Btu/min = 12.9694876808 lbf*ft/s. To convert Btu (IT)/minute to pound-foot/second, multiply the value by 12.9694876808; to go the other way, divide by it (1 lbf*ft/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 lbf*ft/s
- 1 lbf*ft/s = 0.0771040479476 Btu/min
- 10 Btu/min = 129.694876808 lbf*ft/s
- 100 Btu/min = 1296.94876808 lbf*ft/s
How to Convert Btu (It)/minute to Pound-Foot/second
1 Btu/min = 12.9694876808498 lbf*ft/s
Example: convert 15 Btu/min to lbf*ft/s:
15 Btu/min = 15 × 12.9694876808498 lbf*ft/s = 194.542315212747 lbf*ft/s
Btu (It)/minute to Pound-Foot/second Conversion Table
| Btu (IT)/minute | pound-foot/second |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/min | 12.9694876808 lbf*ft/s |
| 2 Btu/min | 25.9389753617 lbf*ft/s |
| 3 Btu/min | 38.9084630425 lbf*ft/s |
| 5 Btu/min | 64.8474384042 lbf*ft/s |
| 10 Btu/min | 129.694876808 lbf*ft/s |
| 20 Btu/min | 259.389753617 lbf*ft/s |
| 50 Btu/min | 648.474384042 lbf*ft/s |
| 100 Btu/min | 1296.94876808 lbf*ft/s |
| 500 Btu/min | 6484.74384042 lbf*ft/s |
| 1000 Btu/min | 12969.4876808 lbf*ft/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.
Pound-Foot/second
A pound-foot per second (lbf·ft/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, equivalent to one pound-force acting through a distance of one foot per second.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per second has been used primarily in engineering contexts within the Imperial system to quantify power, especially in mechanical and automotive applications, though it is less common than other units like horsepower.
Current Use
Today, the pound-foot per second is rarely used; it is mainly referenced in historical data or specific engineering calculations involving Imperial units, with the more standard unit of power being the horsepower or the watt in SI units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT)/minute in pound-foot/second?
1 Btu (IT)/minute (Btu/min) = 12.9694876808 pound-foot/second (lbf*ft/s).
How do you convert Btu (IT)/minute to pound-foot/second?
Multiply the Btu (IT)/minute value by 12.9694876808. For example, 25 Btu/min × 12.9694876808 = 324.237192021 lbf*ft/s.
What is 10 Btu (IT)/minute in pound-foot/second?
10 Btu/min = 129.694876808 lbf*ft/s.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT)/minute or the pound-foot/second?
The Btu (IT)/minute is the larger unit: 1 Btu/min = 12.9694876808 lbf*ft/s.