Convert foot pound-force/minute to Btu (th)/second
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min] to Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s], or Convert Btu (th)/second to foot pound-force/minute.
1 ft*lbf/min = 2.14321240575e-05 Btu(th)/s. To convert foot pound-force/minute to Btu (th)/second, multiply the value by 2.14321240575e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu(th)/s = 46658.9311129 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 = 2.14321240575e-05 Btu(th)/s
- 1 Btu(th)/s = 46658.9311129 ft*lbf/min
- 10 ft*lbf/min = 0.000214321240575 Btu(th)/s
- 100 ft*lbf/min = 0.00214321240575 Btu(th)/s
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/minute to Btu (Th)/second
1 ft*lbf/min = 2.14321240574762e-05 Btu(th)/s
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/min to Btu(th)/s:
15 ft*lbf/min = 15 × 2.14321240574762e-05 Btu(th)/s = 0.000321481860862143 Btu(th)/s
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Btu (Th)/second Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/minute | Btu (th)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/min | 2.14321240575e-05 Btu(th)/s |
| 2 ft*lbf/min | 4.2864248115e-05 Btu(th)/s |
| 3 ft*lbf/min | 6.42963721724e-05 Btu(th)/s |
| 5 ft*lbf/min | 0.000107160620287 Btu(th)/s |
| 10 ft*lbf/min | 0.000214321240575 Btu(th)/s |
| 20 ft*lbf/min | 0.00042864248115 Btu(th)/s |
| 50 ft*lbf/min | 0.00107160620287 Btu(th)/s |
| 100 ft*lbf/min | 0.00214321240575 Btu(th)/s |
| 500 ft*lbf/min | 0.0107160620287 Btu(th)/s |
| 1000 ft*lbf/min | 0.0214321240575 Btu(th)/s |
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)/second
Btu (th)/second is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically one British thermal unit (th) per second.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (th) has been used historically in the United States for measuring heat energy, and its use in power units like Btu (th)/s dates back to traditional energy and heat transfer calculations in engineering and thermodynamics.
Current Use
Btu (th)/second is primarily used in the United States for industrial and engineering applications involving heat transfer rates, although it is less common compared to SI units like watts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/minute in Btu (th)/second?
1 foot pound-force/minute (ft*lbf/min) = 2.14321240575e-05 Btu (th)/second (Btu(th)/s).
How do you convert foot pound-force/minute to Btu (th)/second?
Multiply the foot pound-force/minute value by 2.14321240575e-05. For example, 25 ft*lbf/min × 2.14321240575e-05 = 0.000535803101437 Btu(th)/s.
What is 10 foot pound-force/minute in Btu (th)/second?
10 ft*lbf/min = 0.000214321240575 Btu(th)/s.
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/minute or the Btu (th)/second?
The Btu (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/min equals only 2.14321240575e-05 Btu(th)/s.