Convert calorie (th)/minute to foot pound-force/second
Please provide values below to convert calorie (th)/minute [cal(th)/min] to foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s], or Convert foot pound-force/second to calorie (th)/minute.
1 cal(th)/min = 51.4326671217 ft*lbf/s. To convert calorie (th)/minute to foot pound-force/second, multiply the value by 51.4326671217; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf/s = 0.0194428960418 cal(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 cal(th)/min = 51.4326671217 ft*lbf/s
- 1 ft*lbf/s = 0.0194428960418 cal(th)/min
- 10 cal(th)/min = 514.326671217 ft*lbf/s
- 100 cal(th)/min = 5143.26671217 ft*lbf/s
How to Convert Calorie (Th)/minute to Foot Pound-Force/second
1 cal(th)/min = 51.4326671217179 ft*lbf/s
Example: convert 15 cal(th)/min to ft*lbf/s:
15 cal(th)/min = 15 × 51.4326671217179 ft*lbf/s = 771.490006825769 ft*lbf/s
Calorie (Th)/minute to Foot Pound-Force/second Conversion Table
| calorie (th)/minute | foot pound-force/second |
|---|---|
| 1 cal(th)/min | 51.4326671217 ft*lbf/s |
| 2 cal(th)/min | 102.865334243 ft*lbf/s |
| 3 cal(th)/min | 154.298001365 ft*lbf/s |
| 5 cal(th)/min | 257.163335609 ft*lbf/s |
| 10 cal(th)/min | 514.326671217 ft*lbf/s |
| 20 cal(th)/min | 1028.65334243 ft*lbf/s |
| 50 cal(th)/min | 2571.63335609 ft*lbf/s |
| 100 cal(th)/min | 5143.26671217 ft*lbf/s |
| 500 cal(th)/min | 25716.3335609 ft*lbf/s |
| 1000 cal(th)/min | 51432.6671217 ft*lbf/s |
Calorie (Th)/minute
A calorie (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the amount of heat energy in calories (thermochemical) transferred or used per minute.
History/Origin
The calorie (th)/minute has been used historically in thermodynamics and nutrition to quantify heat transfer rates, especially before the adoption of the watt as the standard SI unit of power.
Current Use
Today, the calorie (th)/minute is rarely used in scientific contexts, having been largely replaced by the watt; however, it may still appear in specialized fields or legacy data related to heat transfer and energy consumption.
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 calorie (th)/minute in foot pound-force/second?
1 calorie (th)/minute (cal(th)/min) = 51.4326671217 foot pound-force/second (ft*lbf/s).
How do you convert calorie (th)/minute to foot pound-force/second?
Multiply the calorie (th)/minute value by 51.4326671217. For example, 25 cal(th)/min × 51.4326671217 = 1285.81667804 ft*lbf/s.
What is 10 calorie (th)/minute in foot pound-force/second?
10 cal(th)/min = 514.326671217 ft*lbf/s.
Which unit is larger, the calorie (th)/minute or the foot pound-force/second?
The calorie (th)/minute is the larger unit: 1 cal(th)/min = 51.4326671217 ft*lbf/s.