Convert foot pound-force/minute to Btu (th)/hour
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min] to Btu (th)/hour [Btu(th)/h], or Convert Btu (th)/hour to foot pound-force/minute.
1 ft*lbf/min = 0.0771556202627 Btu(th)/h. To convert foot pound-force/minute to Btu (th)/hour, multiply the value by 0.0771556202627; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu(th)/h = 12.9608186234 ft*lbf/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 ft*lbf/min = 0.0771556202627 Btu(th)/h
- 1 Btu(th)/h = 12.9608186234 ft*lbf/min
- 10 ft*lbf/min = 0.771556202627 Btu(th)/h
- 100 ft*lbf/min = 7.71556202627 Btu(th)/h
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/minute to Btu (Th)/hour
1 ft*lbf/min = 0.077155620262699 Btu(th)/h
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/min to Btu(th)/h:
15 ft*lbf/min = 15 × 0.077155620262699 Btu(th)/h = 1.15733430394049 Btu(th)/h
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Btu (Th)/hour Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/minute | Btu (th)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/min | 0.0771556202627 Btu(th)/h |
| 2 ft*lbf/min | 0.154311240525 Btu(th)/h |
| 3 ft*lbf/min | 0.231466860788 Btu(th)/h |
| 5 ft*lbf/min | 0.385778101313 Btu(th)/h |
| 10 ft*lbf/min | 0.771556202627 Btu(th)/h |
| 20 ft*lbf/min | 1.54311240525 Btu(th)/h |
| 50 ft*lbf/min | 3.85778101313 Btu(th)/h |
| 100 ft*lbf/min | 7.71556202627 Btu(th)/h |
| 500 ft*lbf/min | 38.5778101313 Btu(th)/h |
| 1000 ft*lbf/min | 77.1556202627 Btu(th)/h |
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.
Btu (Th)/hour
Btu (th)/hour is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of thermal energy in British thermal units (Btu) delivered or consumed per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/hour originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy, and has been used primarily in the heating and energy industries to quantify thermal power rates. Its usage dates back to the early 20th century as a standard measure in thermal energy calculations.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/hour is used mainly in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, as well as in energy consumption and efficiency assessments, to specify thermal power rates of equipment and systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/minute in Btu (th)/hour?
1 foot pound-force/minute (ft*lbf/min) = 0.0771556202627 Btu (th)/hour (Btu(th)/h).
How do you convert foot pound-force/minute to Btu (th)/hour?
Multiply the foot pound-force/minute value by 0.0771556202627. For example, 25 ft*lbf/min × 0.0771556202627 = 1.92889050657 Btu(th)/h.
What is 10 foot pound-force/minute in Btu (th)/hour?
10 ft*lbf/min = 0.771556202627 Btu(th)/h.
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/minute or the Btu (th)/hour?
The Btu (th)/hour is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/min equals only 0.0771556202627 Btu(th)/h.