Convert erg/second to foot pound-force/minute
Please provide values below to convert erg/second [erg/s] to foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min], or Convert foot pound-force/minute to erg/second.
1 erg/s = 4.42537403261e-06 ft*lbf/min. To convert erg/second to foot pound-force/minute, multiply the value by 4.42537403261e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf/min = 225969.6 erg/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 erg/s = 4.42537403261e-06 ft*lbf/min
- 1 ft*lbf/min = 225969.6 erg/s
- 10 erg/s = 4.42537403261e-05 ft*lbf/min
- 100 erg/s = 0.000442537403261 ft*lbf/min
How to Convert Erg/second to Foot Pound-Force/minute
1 erg/s = 4.42537403261324e-06 ft*lbf/min
Example: convert 15 erg/s to ft*lbf/min:
15 erg/s = 15 × 4.42537403261324e-06 ft*lbf/min = 6.63806104891986e-05 ft*lbf/min
Erg/second to Foot Pound-Force/minute Conversion Table
| erg/second | foot pound-force/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 erg/s | 4.42537403261e-06 ft*lbf/min |
| 2 erg/s | 8.85074806523e-06 ft*lbf/min |
| 3 erg/s | 1.32761220978e-05 ft*lbf/min |
| 5 erg/s | 2.21268701631e-05 ft*lbf/min |
| 10 erg/s | 4.42537403261e-05 ft*lbf/min |
| 20 erg/s | 8.85074806523e-05 ft*lbf/min |
| 50 erg/s | 0.000221268701631 ft*lbf/min |
| 100 erg/s | 0.000442537403261 ft*lbf/min |
| 500 erg/s | 0.00221268701631 ft*lbf/min |
| 1000 erg/s | 0.00442537403261 ft*lbf/min |
Erg/second
The erg/second (erg/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one erg per second equals the transfer of one erg of energy per second.
History/Origin
The erg is an older CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit of energy, introduced in the early 20th century for scientific calculations. The erg/second was used in physics to quantify power in contexts where the CGS system was prevalent, especially in astrophysics and theoretical physics.
Current Use
Today, the erg/second is rarely used outside specialized scientific fields; the SI unit watt (W) is preferred for measuring power. However, erg/s may still be encountered in historical data, astrophysics, or when working with CGS-based calculations.
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 erg/second in foot pound-force/minute?
1 erg/second (erg/s) = 4.42537403261e-06 foot pound-force/minute (ft*lbf/min).
How do you convert erg/second to foot pound-force/minute?
Multiply the erg/second value by 4.42537403261e-06. For example, 25 erg/s × 4.42537403261e-06 = 0.000110634350815 ft*lbf/min.
What is 10 erg/second in foot pound-force/minute?
10 erg/s = 4.42537403261e-05 ft*lbf/min.
Which unit is larger, the erg/second or the foot pound-force/minute?
The foot pound-force/minute is the larger unit: 1 erg/s equals only 4.42537403261e-06 ft*lbf/min.