Convert Btu (th)/minute to foot pound-force/second
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min] to foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s], or Convert foot pound-force/second to Btu (th)/minute.
1 Btu(th)/min = 12.9608108522 ft*lbf/s. To convert Btu (th)/minute to foot pound-force/second, multiply the value by 12.9608108522; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf/s = 0.0771556665244 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 = 12.9608108522 ft*lbf/s
- 1 ft*lbf/s = 0.0771556665244 Btu(th)/min
- 10 Btu(th)/min = 129.608108522 ft*lbf/s
- 100 Btu(th)/min = 1296.08108522 ft*lbf/s
How to Convert Btu (Th)/minute to Foot Pound-Force/second
1 Btu(th)/min = 12.9608108522239 ft*lbf/s
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/min to ft*lbf/s:
15 Btu(th)/min = 15 × 12.9608108522239 ft*lbf/s = 194.412162783359 ft*lbf/s
Btu (Th)/minute to Foot Pound-Force/second Conversion Table
| Btu (th)/minute | foot pound-force/second |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu(th)/min | 12.9608108522 ft*lbf/s |
| 2 Btu(th)/min | 25.9216217044 ft*lbf/s |
| 3 Btu(th)/min | 38.8824325567 ft*lbf/s |
| 5 Btu(th)/min | 64.8040542611 ft*lbf/s |
| 10 Btu(th)/min | 129.608108522 ft*lbf/s |
| 20 Btu(th)/min | 259.216217044 ft*lbf/s |
| 50 Btu(th)/min | 648.040542611 ft*lbf/s |
| 100 Btu(th)/min | 1296.08108522 ft*lbf/s |
| 500 Btu(th)/min | 6480.40542611 ft*lbf/s |
| 1000 Btu(th)/min | 12960.8108522 ft*lbf/s |
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/second
The foot pound-force per second (ft·lbf/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of work done or energy transferred, where one foot pound-force is the work done when a force of one pound-force moves an object one foot.
History/Origin
The foot pound-force per second has been used historically in engineering and physics, especially in the United States, as a practical unit of power in mechanical and thermodynamic contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot pound-force per second is primarily used in certain engineering fields, such as mechanical and aerospace engineering, for expressing power in systems where imperial units are standard, though it is less common with the global shift towards SI units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (th)/minute in foot pound-force/second?
1 Btu (th)/minute (Btu(th)/min) = 12.9608108522 foot pound-force/second (ft*lbf/s).
How do you convert Btu (th)/minute to foot pound-force/second?
Multiply the Btu (th)/minute value by 12.9608108522. For example, 25 Btu(th)/min × 12.9608108522 = 324.020271306 ft*lbf/s.
What is 10 Btu (th)/minute in foot pound-force/second?
10 Btu(th)/min = 129.608108522 ft*lbf/s.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (th)/minute or the foot pound-force/second?
The Btu (th)/minute is the larger unit: 1 Btu(th)/min = 12.9608108522 ft*lbf/s.