Convert foot pound-force/hour to Btu (th)/minute
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/hour [ft*lbf/h] to Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min], or Convert Btu (th)/minute to foot pound-force/hour.
1 ft*lbf/h = 2.14321240575e-05 Btu(th)/min. To convert foot pound-force/hour to Btu (th)/minute, multiply the value by 2.14321240575e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu(th)/min = 46658.9311129 ft*lbf/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 ft*lbf/h = 2.14321240575e-05 Btu(th)/min
- 1 Btu(th)/min = 46658.9311129 ft*lbf/h
- 10 ft*lbf/h = 0.000214321240575 Btu(th)/min
- 100 ft*lbf/h = 0.00214321240575 Btu(th)/min
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/hour to Btu (Th)/minute
1 ft*lbf/h = 2.14321240574762e-05 Btu(th)/min
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/h to Btu(th)/min:
15 ft*lbf/h = 15 × 2.14321240574762e-05 Btu(th)/min = 0.000321481860862143 Btu(th)/min
Foot Pound-Force/hour to Btu (Th)/minute Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/hour | Btu (th)/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/h | 2.14321240575e-05 Btu(th)/min |
| 2 ft*lbf/h | 4.2864248115e-05 Btu(th)/min |
| 3 ft*lbf/h | 6.42963721724e-05 Btu(th)/min |
| 5 ft*lbf/h | 0.000107160620287 Btu(th)/min |
| 10 ft*lbf/h | 0.000214321240575 Btu(th)/min |
| 20 ft*lbf/h | 0.00042864248115 Btu(th)/min |
| 50 ft*lbf/h | 0.00107160620287 Btu(th)/min |
| 100 ft*lbf/h | 0.00214321240575 Btu(th)/min |
| 500 ft*lbf/h | 0.0107160620287 Btu(th)/min |
| 1000 ft*lbf/h | 0.0214321240575 Btu(th)/min |
Foot Pound-Force/hour
Foot pound-force per hour (ft*lbf/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of work done in foot-pounds over the period of one hour.
History/Origin
The foot pound-force is an imperial unit of work or energy, and its use in power measurements like ft*lbf/h has been common in engineering fields in the United States. It has been used historically in mechanical and thermodynamic contexts before the adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, ft*lbf/h is primarily used in specific engineering applications, such as in the measurement of small power outputs in mechanical systems, though it is largely replaced by SI units like watts in most scientific and international contexts.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/hour in Btu (th)/minute?
1 foot pound-force/hour (ft*lbf/h) = 2.14321240575e-05 Btu (th)/minute (Btu(th)/min).
How do you convert foot pound-force/hour to Btu (th)/minute?
Multiply the foot pound-force/hour value by 2.14321240575e-05. For example, 25 ft*lbf/h × 2.14321240575e-05 = 0.000535803101437 Btu(th)/min.
What is 10 foot pound-force/hour in Btu (th)/minute?
10 ft*lbf/h = 0.000214321240575 Btu(th)/min.
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/hour or the Btu (th)/minute?
The Btu (th)/minute is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/h equals only 2.14321240575e-05 Btu(th)/min.