Convert calorie (IT)/hour to foot pound-force/minute
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h] to foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min], or Convert foot pound-force/minute to calorie (IT)/hour.
1 cal/h = 51.4670999993 ft*lbf/min. To convert calorie (IT)/hour to foot pound-force/minute, multiply the value by 51.4670999993; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf/min = 0.0194298882201 cal/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 cal/h = 51.4670999993 ft*lbf/min
- 1 ft*lbf/min = 0.0194298882201 cal/h
- 10 cal/h = 514.670999993 ft*lbf/min
- 100 cal/h = 5146.70999993 ft*lbf/min
How to Convert Calorie (It)/hour to Foot Pound-Force/minute
1 cal/h = 51.4670999992919 ft*lbf/min
Example: convert 15 cal/h to ft*lbf/min:
15 cal/h = 15 × 51.4670999992919 ft*lbf/min = 772.006499989379 ft*lbf/min
Calorie (It)/hour to Foot Pound-Force/minute Conversion Table
| calorie (IT)/hour | foot pound-force/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 cal/h | 51.4670999993 ft*lbf/min |
| 2 cal/h | 102.934199999 ft*lbf/min |
| 3 cal/h | 154.401299998 ft*lbf/min |
| 5 cal/h | 257.335499996 ft*lbf/min |
| 10 cal/h | 514.670999993 ft*lbf/min |
| 20 cal/h | 1029.34199999 ft*lbf/min |
| 50 cal/h | 2573.35499996 ft*lbf/min |
| 100 cal/h | 5146.70999993 ft*lbf/min |
| 500 cal/h | 25733.5499996 ft*lbf/min |
| 1000 cal/h | 51467.0999993 ft*lbf/min |
Calorie (It)/hour
Calorie per hour (cal/h) is a unit of power that measures the rate at which energy in calories is transferred or consumed over time.
History/Origin
The calorie has been used historically in nutrition and thermodynamics to quantify energy. The cal/h unit emerged in contexts where energy transfer rates were expressed in calories per hour, particularly in heating and metabolic studies.
Current Use
Cal/h is used in specific scientific and engineering applications, such as measuring heat transfer rates, metabolic rates, and in some thermal engineering contexts, 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 calorie (IT)/hour in foot pound-force/minute?
1 calorie (IT)/hour (cal/h) = 51.4670999993 foot pound-force/minute (ft*lbf/min).
How do you convert calorie (IT)/hour to foot pound-force/minute?
Multiply the calorie (IT)/hour value by 51.4670999993. For example, 25 cal/h × 51.4670999993 = 1286.67749998 ft*lbf/min.
What is 10 calorie (IT)/hour in foot pound-force/minute?
10 cal/h = 514.670999993 ft*lbf/min.
Which unit is larger, the calorie (IT)/hour or the foot pound-force/minute?
The calorie (IT)/hour is the larger unit: 1 cal/h = 51.4670999993 ft*lbf/min.