Convert foot pound-force/second to Btu (th)/minute
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s] to Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min], or Convert Btu (th)/minute to foot pound-force/second.
1 ft*lbf/s = 0.0771556665244 Btu(th)/min. To convert foot pound-force/second to Btu (th)/minute, multiply the value by 0.0771556665244; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu(th)/min = 12.9608108522 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 = 0.0771556665244 Btu(th)/min
- 1 Btu(th)/min = 12.9608108522 ft*lbf/s
- 10 ft*lbf/s = 0.771556665244 Btu(th)/min
- 100 ft*lbf/s = 7.71556665244 Btu(th)/min
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/second to Btu (Th)/minute
1 ft*lbf/s = 0.0771556665243989 Btu(th)/min
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/s to Btu(th)/min:
15 ft*lbf/s = 15 × 0.0771556665243989 Btu(th)/min = 1.15733499786598 Btu(th)/min
Foot Pound-Force/second to Btu (Th)/minute Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/second | Btu (th)/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/s | 0.0771556665244 Btu(th)/min |
| 2 ft*lbf/s | 0.154311333049 Btu(th)/min |
| 3 ft*lbf/s | 0.231466999573 Btu(th)/min |
| 5 ft*lbf/s | 0.385778332622 Btu(th)/min |
| 10 ft*lbf/s | 0.771556665244 Btu(th)/min |
| 20 ft*lbf/s | 1.54311333049 Btu(th)/min |
| 50 ft*lbf/s | 3.85778332622 Btu(th)/min |
| 100 ft*lbf/s | 7.71556665244 Btu(th)/min |
| 500 ft*lbf/s | 38.5778332622 Btu(th)/min |
| 1000 ft*lbf/s | 77.1556665244 Btu(th)/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 (Th)/minute
Btu (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in thermochemical British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/minute originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy used primarily in the United States, with the 'th' denoting the thermochemical definition. It has been used historically in engineering and heating applications to quantify energy transfer rates.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/minute is used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to measure heat transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts. It remains relevant in contexts where traditional energy units are preferred.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/second in Btu (th)/minute?
1 foot pound-force/second (ft*lbf/s) = 0.0771556665244 Btu (th)/minute (Btu(th)/min).
How do you convert foot pound-force/second to Btu (th)/minute?
Multiply the foot pound-force/second value by 0.0771556665244. For example, 25 ft*lbf/s × 0.0771556665244 = 1.92889166311 Btu(th)/min.
What is 10 foot pound-force/second in Btu (th)/minute?
10 ft*lbf/s = 0.771556665244 Btu(th)/min.
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/second or the Btu (th)/minute?
The Btu (th)/minute is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/s equals only 0.0771556665244 Btu(th)/min.