Convert Btu (th)/second to foot pound-force/minute
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s] to foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min], or Convert foot pound-force/minute to Btu (th)/second.
1 Btu(th)/s = 46658.9311129 ft*lbf/min. To convert Btu (th)/second to foot pound-force/minute, multiply the value by 46658.9311129; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf/min = 2.14321240575e-05 Btu(th)/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(th)/s = 46658.9311129 ft*lbf/min
- 1 ft*lbf/min = 2.14321240575e-05 Btu(th)/s
- 10 Btu(th)/s = 466589.311129 ft*lbf/min
- 100 Btu(th)/s = 4665893.11129 ft*lbf/min
How to Convert Btu (Th)/second to Foot Pound-Force/minute
1 Btu(th)/s = 46658.9311128577 ft*lbf/min
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/s to ft*lbf/min:
15 Btu(th)/s = 15 × 46658.9311128577 ft*lbf/min = 699883.966692865 ft*lbf/min
Btu (Th)/second to Foot Pound-Force/minute Conversion Table
| Btu (th)/second | foot pound-force/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu(th)/s | 46658.9311129 ft*lbf/min |
| 2 Btu(th)/s | 93317.8622257 ft*lbf/min |
| 3 Btu(th)/s | 139976.793339 ft*lbf/min |
| 5 Btu(th)/s | 233294.655564 ft*lbf/min |
| 10 Btu(th)/s | 466589.311129 ft*lbf/min |
| 20 Btu(th)/s | 933178.622257 ft*lbf/min |
| 50 Btu(th)/s | 2332946.55564 ft*lbf/min |
| 100 Btu(th)/s | 4665893.11129 ft*lbf/min |
| 500 Btu(th)/s | 23329465.5564 ft*lbf/min |
| 1000 Btu(th)/s | 46658931.1129 ft*lbf/min |
Btu (Th)/second
Btu (th)/second is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically one British thermal unit (th) per second.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (th) has been used historically in the United States for measuring heat energy, and its use in power units like Btu (th)/s dates back to traditional energy and heat transfer calculations in engineering and thermodynamics.
Current Use
Btu (th)/second is primarily used in the United States for industrial and engineering applications involving heat transfer rates, although it is less common compared to 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 (th)/second in foot pound-force/minute?
1 Btu (th)/second (Btu(th)/s) = 46658.9311129 foot pound-force/minute (ft*lbf/min).
How do you convert Btu (th)/second to foot pound-force/minute?
Multiply the Btu (th)/second value by 46658.9311129. For example, 25 Btu(th)/s × 46658.9311129 = 1166473.27782 ft*lbf/min.
What is 10 Btu (th)/second in foot pound-force/minute?
10 Btu(th)/s = 466589.311129 ft*lbf/min.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (th)/second or the foot pound-force/minute?
The Btu (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 Btu(th)/s = 46658.9311129 ft*lbf/min.