Convert foot pound-force/minute to erg/second
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min] to erg/second [erg/s], or Convert erg/second to foot pound-force/minute.
1 ft*lbf/min = 225969.6 erg/s. To convert foot pound-force/minute to erg/second, multiply the value by 225969.6; to go the other way, divide by it (1 erg/s = 4.42537403261e-06 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 = 225969.6 erg/s
- 1 erg/s = 4.42537403261e-06 ft*lbf/min
- 10 ft*lbf/min = 2259696 erg/s
- 100 ft*lbf/min = 22596960 erg/s
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/minute to Erg/second
1 ft*lbf/min = 225969.6 erg/s
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/min to erg/s:
15 ft*lbf/min = 15 × 225969.6 erg/s = 3389544 erg/s
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Erg/second Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/minute | erg/second |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/min | 225969.6 erg/s |
| 2 ft*lbf/min | 451939.2 erg/s |
| 3 ft*lbf/min | 677908.8 erg/s |
| 5 ft*lbf/min | 1129848 erg/s |
| 10 ft*lbf/min | 2259696 erg/s |
| 20 ft*lbf/min | 4519392 erg/s |
| 50 ft*lbf/min | 11298480 erg/s |
| 100 ft*lbf/min | 22596960 erg/s |
| 500 ft*lbf/min | 112984800 erg/s |
| 1000 ft*lbf/min | 225969600 erg/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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/minute in erg/second?
1 foot pound-force/minute (ft*lbf/min) = 225969.6 erg/second (erg/s).
How do you convert foot pound-force/minute to erg/second?
Multiply the foot pound-force/minute value by 225969.6. For example, 25 ft*lbf/min × 225969.6 = 5649240 erg/s.
What is 10 foot pound-force/minute in erg/second?
10 ft*lbf/min = 2259696 erg/s.
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/minute or the erg/second?
The foot pound-force/minute is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/min = 225969.6 erg/s.