Convert Btu (IT)/second to foot pound-force/minute
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s] to foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min], or Convert foot pound-force/minute to Btu (IT)/second.
1 Btu/s = 46690.1676155 ft*lbf/min. To convert Btu (IT)/second to foot pound-force/minute, multiply the value by 46690.1676155; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf/min = 2.14177856082e-05 Btu/s). 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/s = 46690.1676155 ft*lbf/min
- 1 ft*lbf/min = 2.14177856082e-05 Btu/s
- 10 Btu/s = 466901.676155 ft*lbf/min
- 100 Btu/s = 4669016.76155 ft*lbf/min
How to Convert Btu (It)/second to Foot Pound-Force/minute
1 Btu/s = 46690.1676154669 ft*lbf/min
Example: convert 15 Btu/s to ft*lbf/min:
15 Btu/s = 15 × 46690.1676154669 ft*lbf/min = 700352.514232003 ft*lbf/min
Btu (It)/second to Foot Pound-Force/minute Conversion Table
| Btu (IT)/second | foot pound-force/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/s | 46690.1676155 ft*lbf/min |
| 2 Btu/s | 93380.3352309 ft*lbf/min |
| 3 Btu/s | 140070.502846 ft*lbf/min |
| 5 Btu/s | 233450.838077 ft*lbf/min |
| 10 Btu/s | 466901.676155 ft*lbf/min |
| 20 Btu/s | 933803.352309 ft*lbf/min |
| 50 Btu/s | 2334508.38077 ft*lbf/min |
| 100 Btu/s | 4669016.76155 ft*lbf/min |
| 500 Btu/s | 23345083.8077 ft*lbf/min |
| 1000 Btu/s | 46690167.6155 ft*lbf/min |
Btu (It)/second
Btu per second (Btu/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one British thermal unit (Btu) is transferred or converted every second.
History/Origin
The Btu (British thermal unit) has been used historically to measure energy, especially in heating and cooling industries. The use of Btu per second as a power unit emerged to quantify energy transfer rates in engineering and scientific contexts, aligning with the broader adoption of the Btu in energy measurement.
Current Use
Btu/s is used primarily in engineering and energy industries to specify power levels, such as in heating, cooling, and energy transfer systems, although it is less common than SI units like watts.
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)/second in foot pound-force/minute?
1 Btu (IT)/second (Btu/s) = 46690.1676155 foot pound-force/minute (ft*lbf/min).
How do you convert Btu (IT)/second to foot pound-force/minute?
Multiply the Btu (IT)/second value by 46690.1676155. For example, 25 Btu/s × 46690.1676155 = 1167254.19039 ft*lbf/min.
What is 10 Btu (IT)/second in foot pound-force/minute?
10 Btu/s = 466901.676155 ft*lbf/min.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT)/second or the foot pound-force/minute?
The Btu (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 Btu/s = 46690.1676155 ft*lbf/min.