Convert foot pound-force/minute to ton (refrigeration)
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min] to ton (refrigeration) [ton], or Convert ton (refrigeration) to foot pound-force/minute.
1 ft*lbf/min = 6.42533567029e-06 ton. To convert foot pound-force/minute to ton (refrigeration), multiply the value by 6.42533567029e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ton = 155633.892347 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 = 6.42533567029e-06 ton
- 1 ton = 155633.892347 ft*lbf/min
- 10 ft*lbf/min = 6.42533567029e-05 ton
- 100 ft*lbf/min = 0.000642533567029 ton
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/minute to Ton (Refrigeration)
1 ft*lbf/min = 6.42533567028639e-06 ton
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/min to ton:
15 ft*lbf/min = 15 × 6.42533567028639e-06 ton = 9.63800350542959e-05 ton
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Ton (Refrigeration) Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/minute | ton (refrigeration) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/min | 6.42533567029e-06 ton |
| 2 ft*lbf/min | 1.28506713406e-05 ton |
| 3 ft*lbf/min | 1.92760070109e-05 ton |
| 5 ft*lbf/min | 3.21266783514e-05 ton |
| 10 ft*lbf/min | 6.42533567029e-05 ton |
| 20 ft*lbf/min | 0.000128506713406 ton |
| 50 ft*lbf/min | 0.000321266783514 ton |
| 100 ft*lbf/min | 0.000642533567029 ton |
| 500 ft*lbf/min | 0.00321266783514 ton |
| 1000 ft*lbf/min | 0.00642533567029 ton |
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.
Ton (Refrigeration)
A refrigeration ton is a unit of power used to describe the cooling capacity of air conditioning and refrigeration systems, equivalent to the heat removal of one ton of ice melting in 24 hours.
History/Origin
The refrigeration ton originated in the early 20th century as a practical measure for cooling capacity, based on the amount of heat required to melt one ton of ice over a 24-hour period, approximately 12,000 BTU per hour.
Current Use
It is primarily used in HVAC and refrigeration industries to specify the cooling capacity of air conditioning units and chillers, with 1 refrigeration ton equal to 12,000 BTU/h or approximately 3.517 kilowatts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/minute in ton (refrigeration)?
1 foot pound-force/minute (ft*lbf/min) = 6.42533567029e-06 ton (refrigeration) (ton).
How do you convert foot pound-force/minute to ton (refrigeration)?
Multiply the foot pound-force/minute value by 6.42533567029e-06. For example, 25 ft*lbf/min × 6.42533567029e-06 = 0.000160633391757 ton.
What is 10 foot pound-force/minute in ton (refrigeration)?
10 ft*lbf/min = 6.42533567029e-05 ton.
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/minute or the ton (refrigeration)?
The ton (refrigeration) is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/min equals only 6.42533567029e-06 ton.