Convert Btu (th)/hour to pound-foot/minute
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/hour [Btu(th)/h] to pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min], or Convert pound-foot/minute to Btu (th)/hour.
1 Btu(th)/h = 12.9608186234 lbf*ft/min. To convert Btu (th)/hour to pound-foot/minute, multiply the value by 12.9608186234; to go the other way, divide by it (1 lbf*ft/min = 0.0771556202627 Btu(th)/h). 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(th)/h = 12.9608186234 lbf*ft/min
- 1 lbf*ft/min = 0.0771556202627 Btu(th)/h
- 10 Btu(th)/h = 129.608186234 lbf*ft/min
- 100 Btu(th)/h = 1296.08186234 lbf*ft/min
How to Convert Btu (Th)/hour to Pound-Foot/minute
1 Btu(th)/h = 12.96081862339 lbf*ft/min
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/h to lbf*ft/min:
15 Btu(th)/h = 15 × 12.96081862339 lbf*ft/min = 194.412279350851 lbf*ft/min
Btu (Th)/hour to Pound-Foot/minute Conversion Table
| Btu (th)/hour | pound-foot/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu(th)/h | 12.9608186234 lbf*ft/min |
| 2 Btu(th)/h | 25.9216372468 lbf*ft/min |
| 3 Btu(th)/h | 38.8824558702 lbf*ft/min |
| 5 Btu(th)/h | 64.804093117 lbf*ft/min |
| 10 Btu(th)/h | 129.608186234 lbf*ft/min |
| 20 Btu(th)/h | 259.216372468 lbf*ft/min |
| 50 Btu(th)/h | 648.04093117 lbf*ft/min |
| 100 Btu(th)/h | 1296.08186234 lbf*ft/min |
| 500 Btu(th)/h | 6480.4093117 lbf*ft/min |
| 1000 Btu(th)/h | 12960.8186234 lbf*ft/min |
Btu (Th)/hour
Btu (th)/hour is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of thermal energy in British thermal units (Btu) delivered or consumed per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/hour originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy, and has been used primarily in the heating and energy industries to quantify thermal power rates. Its usage dates back to the early 20th century as a standard measure in thermal energy calculations.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/hour is used mainly in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, as well as in energy consumption and efficiency assessments, to specify thermal power rates of equipment and systems.
Pound-Foot/minute
Pound-foot per minute (lbf·ft/min) is a unit of power representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, specifically the amount of work in pound-feet performed per minute.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per minute has been used historically in engineering and mechanical contexts to measure power, especially in systems where imperial units are prevalent. It is derived from the foot-pound unit of work, divided by time in minutes, aligning with traditional British engineering practices.
Current Use
Today, pound-foot per minute is primarily used in specific engineering fields, such as mechanical and automotive industries, to measure torque-related power outputs, though it is less common than SI units like watts or horsepower.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (th)/hour in pound-foot/minute?
1 Btu (th)/hour (Btu(th)/h) = 12.9608186234 pound-foot/minute (lbf*ft/min).
How do you convert Btu (th)/hour to pound-foot/minute?
Multiply the Btu (th)/hour value by 12.9608186234. For example, 25 Btu(th)/h × 12.9608186234 = 324.020465585 lbf*ft/min.
What is 10 Btu (th)/hour in pound-foot/minute?
10 Btu(th)/h = 129.608186234 lbf*ft/min.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (th)/hour or the pound-foot/minute?
The Btu (th)/hour is the larger unit: 1 Btu(th)/h = 12.9608186234 lbf*ft/min.