Convert Btu (th)/minute to foot pound-force/hour
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min] to foot pound-force/hour [ft*lbf/h], or Convert foot pound-force/hour to Btu (th)/minute.
1 Btu(th)/min = 46658.9311129 ft*lbf/h. To convert Btu (th)/minute to foot pound-force/hour, multiply the value by 46658.9311129; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf/h = 2.14321240575e-05 Btu(th)/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(th)/min = 46658.9311129 ft*lbf/h
- 1 ft*lbf/h = 2.14321240575e-05 Btu(th)/min
- 10 Btu(th)/min = 466589.311129 ft*lbf/h
- 100 Btu(th)/min = 4665893.11129 ft*lbf/h
How to Convert Btu (Th)/minute to Foot Pound-Force/hour
1 Btu(th)/min = 46658.9311128577 ft*lbf/h
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/min to ft*lbf/h:
15 Btu(th)/min = 15 × 46658.9311128577 ft*lbf/h = 699883.966692865 ft*lbf/h
Btu (Th)/minute to Foot Pound-Force/hour Conversion Table
| Btu (th)/minute | foot pound-force/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu(th)/min | 46658.9311129 ft*lbf/h |
| 2 Btu(th)/min | 93317.8622257 ft*lbf/h |
| 3 Btu(th)/min | 139976.793339 ft*lbf/h |
| 5 Btu(th)/min | 233294.655564 ft*lbf/h |
| 10 Btu(th)/min | 466589.311129 ft*lbf/h |
| 20 Btu(th)/min | 933178.622257 ft*lbf/h |
| 50 Btu(th)/min | 2332946.55564 ft*lbf/h |
| 100 Btu(th)/min | 4665893.11129 ft*lbf/h |
| 500 Btu(th)/min | 23329465.5564 ft*lbf/h |
| 1000 Btu(th)/min | 46658931.1129 ft*lbf/h |
Btu (Th)/minute
Btu (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in thermochemical British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/minute originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy used primarily in the United States, with the 'th' denoting the thermochemical definition. It has been used historically in engineering and heating applications to quantify energy transfer rates.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/minute is used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to measure heat transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts. It remains relevant in contexts where traditional energy units are preferred.
Foot Pound-Force/hour
Foot pound-force per hour (ft*lbf/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of work done in foot-pounds over the period of one hour.
History/Origin
The foot pound-force is an imperial unit of work or energy, and its use in power measurements like ft*lbf/h has been common in engineering fields in the United States. It has been used historically in mechanical and thermodynamic contexts before the adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, ft*lbf/h is primarily used in specific engineering applications, such as in the measurement of small power outputs in mechanical systems, though it is largely replaced by SI units like watts in most scientific and international contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (th)/minute in foot pound-force/hour?
1 Btu (th)/minute (Btu(th)/min) = 46658.9311129 foot pound-force/hour (ft*lbf/h).
How do you convert Btu (th)/minute to foot pound-force/hour?
Multiply the Btu (th)/minute value by 46658.9311129. For example, 25 Btu(th)/min × 46658.9311129 = 1166473.27782 ft*lbf/h.
What is 10 Btu (th)/minute in foot pound-force/hour?
10 Btu(th)/min = 466589.311129 ft*lbf/h.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (th)/minute or the foot pound-force/hour?
The Btu (th)/minute is the larger unit: 1 Btu(th)/min = 46658.9311129 ft*lbf/h.