Convert foot pound-force/minute to kilojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min] to kilojoule/second [kJ/s], or Convert kilojoule/second to foot pound-force/minute.
1 ft*lbf/min = 2.259696e-05 kJ/s. To convert foot pound-force/minute to kilojoule/second, multiply the value by 2.259696e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kJ/s = 44253.7403261 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 = 2.259696e-05 kJ/s
- 1 kJ/s = 44253.7403261 ft*lbf/min
- 10 ft*lbf/min = 0.0002259696 kJ/s
- 100 ft*lbf/min = 0.002259696 kJ/s
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/minute to Kilojoule/second
1 ft*lbf/min = 2.259696e-05 kJ/s
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/min to kJ/s:
15 ft*lbf/min = 15 × 2.259696e-05 kJ/s = 0.0003389544 kJ/s
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Kilojoule/second Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/minute | kilojoule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/min | 2.259696e-05 kJ/s |
| 2 ft*lbf/min | 4.519392e-05 kJ/s |
| 3 ft*lbf/min | 6.779088e-05 kJ/s |
| 5 ft*lbf/min | 0.0001129848 kJ/s |
| 10 ft*lbf/min | 0.0002259696 kJ/s |
| 20 ft*lbf/min | 0.0004519392 kJ/s |
| 50 ft*lbf/min | 0.001129848 kJ/s |
| 100 ft*lbf/min | 0.002259696 kJ/s |
| 500 ft*lbf/min | 0.01129848 kJ/s |
| 1000 ft*lbf/min | 0.02259696 kJ/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.
Kilojoule/second
A kilojoule per second (kJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one kilojoule of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The kilojoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), and has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure power, especially in fields like physics and energy studies.
Current Use
It is used to quantify power in various applications, including electrical power, mechanical power, and energy transfer rates, particularly where kilojoules and seconds are the relevant units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/minute in kilojoule/second?
1 foot pound-force/minute (ft*lbf/min) = 2.259696e-05 kilojoule/second (kJ/s).
How do you convert foot pound-force/minute to kilojoule/second?
Multiply the foot pound-force/minute value by 2.259696e-05. For example, 25 ft*lbf/min × 2.259696e-05 = 0.000564924 kJ/s.
What is 10 foot pound-force/minute in kilojoule/second?
10 ft*lbf/min = 0.0002259696 kJ/s.
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/minute or the kilojoule/second?
The kilojoule/second is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/min equals only 2.259696e-05 kJ/s.