Convert foot pound-force/second to Btu (IT)/minute
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s] to Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min], or Convert Btu (IT)/minute to foot pound-force/second.
1 ft*lbf/s = 0.0771040479476 Btu/min. To convert foot pound-force/second to Btu (IT)/minute, multiply the value by 0.0771040479476; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/min = 12.9694876808 ft*lbf/s). 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/s = 0.0771040479476 Btu/min
- 1 Btu/min = 12.9694876808 ft*lbf/s
- 10 ft*lbf/s = 0.771040479476 Btu/min
- 100 ft*lbf/s = 7.71040479476 Btu/min
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/second to Btu (It)/minute
1 ft*lbf/s = 0.0771040479475962 Btu/min
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/s to Btu/min:
15 ft*lbf/s = 15 × 0.0771040479475962 Btu/min = 1.15656071921394 Btu/min
Foot Pound-Force/second to Btu (It)/minute Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/second | Btu (IT)/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/s | 0.0771040479476 Btu/min |
| 2 ft*lbf/s | 0.154208095895 Btu/min |
| 3 ft*lbf/s | 0.231312143843 Btu/min |
| 5 ft*lbf/s | 0.385520239738 Btu/min |
| 10 ft*lbf/s | 0.771040479476 Btu/min |
| 20 ft*lbf/s | 1.54208095895 Btu/min |
| 50 ft*lbf/s | 3.85520239738 Btu/min |
| 100 ft*lbf/s | 7.71040479476 Btu/min |
| 500 ft*lbf/s | 38.5520239738 Btu/min |
| 1000 ft*lbf/s | 77.1040479476 Btu/min |
Foot Pound-Force/second
The foot pound-force per second (ft·lbf/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of work done or energy transferred, where one foot pound-force is the work done when a force of one pound-force moves an object one foot.
History/Origin
The foot pound-force per second has been used historically in engineering and physics, especially in the United States, as a practical unit of power in mechanical and thermodynamic contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot pound-force per second is primarily used in certain engineering fields, such as mechanical and aerospace engineering, for expressing power in systems where imperial units are standard, though it is less common with the global shift towards SI units.
Btu (It)/minute
Btu (IT)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (Btu) has been used historically in the United States and the UK to measure heat energy. The 'IT' designation refers to the International Table value of the Btu. The unit per minute was adopted to quantify power, which is energy transfer rate, in various engineering and thermodynamic contexts.
Current Use
Btu (IT)/minute is used in engineering, HVAC, and thermodynamics to measure heat transfer rates, especially in systems where energy flow is expressed per unit time. It is part of power conversions within the broader category of common energy and power units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/second in Btu (IT)/minute?
1 foot pound-force/second (ft*lbf/s) = 0.0771040479476 Btu (IT)/minute (Btu/min).
How do you convert foot pound-force/second to Btu (IT)/minute?
Multiply the foot pound-force/second value by 0.0771040479476. For example, 25 ft*lbf/s × 0.0771040479476 = 1.92760119869 Btu/min.
What is 10 foot pound-force/second in Btu (IT)/minute?
10 ft*lbf/s = 0.771040479476 Btu/min.
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/second or the Btu (IT)/minute?
The Btu (IT)/minute is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/s equals only 0.0771040479476 Btu/min.