Convert pound-foot/minute to Btu (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h], or Convert Btu (IT)/hour to pound-foot/minute.
1 lbf*ft/min = 0.0771040280434 Btu/h. To convert pound-foot/minute to Btu (IT)/hour, multiply the value by 0.0771040280434; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/h = 12.9694910289 lbf*ft/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 lbf*ft/min = 0.0771040280434 Btu/h
- 1 Btu/h = 12.9694910289 lbf*ft/min
- 10 lbf*ft/min = 0.771040280434 Btu/h
- 100 lbf*ft/min = 7.71040280434 Btu/h
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Btu (It)/hour
1 lbf*ft/min = 0.0771040280434367 Btu/h
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to Btu/h:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 0.0771040280434367 Btu/h = 1.15656042065155 Btu/h
Pound-Foot/minute to Btu (It)/hour Conversion Table
| pound-foot/minute | Btu (IT)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/min | 0.0771040280434 Btu/h |
| 2 lbf*ft/min | 0.154208056087 Btu/h |
| 3 lbf*ft/min | 0.23131208413 Btu/h |
| 5 lbf*ft/min | 0.385520140217 Btu/h |
| 10 lbf*ft/min | 0.771040280434 Btu/h |
| 20 lbf*ft/min | 1.54208056087 Btu/h |
| 50 lbf*ft/min | 3.85520140217 Btu/h |
| 100 lbf*ft/min | 7.71040280434 Btu/h |
| 500 lbf*ft/min | 38.5520140217 Btu/h |
| 1000 lbf*ft/min | 77.1040280434 Btu/h |
Pound-Foot/minute
Pound-foot per minute (lbf·ft/min) is a unit of power representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, specifically the amount of work in pound-feet performed per minute.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per minute has been used historically in engineering and mechanical contexts to measure power, especially in systems where imperial units are prevalent. It is derived from the foot-pound unit of work, divided by time in minutes, aligning with traditional British engineering practices.
Current Use
Today, pound-foot per minute is primarily used in specific engineering fields, such as mechanical and automotive industries, to measure torque-related power outputs, though it is less common than SI units like watts or horsepower.
Btu (It)/hour
Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h) is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of British thermal units (IT) transferred per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit used in the United States and was standardized for industrial and engineering purposes. The per-hour notation became common in applications requiring power measurement, especially in heating and cooling systems.
Current Use
Btu/h is widely used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to specify the capacity of heating and cooling equipment, as well as in energy analysis and thermodynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/minute in Btu (IT)/hour?
1 pound-foot/minute (lbf*ft/min) = 0.0771040280434 Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h).
How do you convert pound-foot/minute to Btu (IT)/hour?
Multiply the pound-foot/minute value by 0.0771040280434. For example, 25 lbf*ft/min × 0.0771040280434 = 1.92760070109 Btu/h.
What is 10 pound-foot/minute in Btu (IT)/hour?
10 lbf*ft/min = 0.771040280434 Btu/h.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/minute or the Btu (IT)/hour?
The Btu (IT)/hour is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/min equals only 0.0771040280434 Btu/h.