Convert pound-foot/minute to Btu (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s], or Convert Btu (IT)/second to pound-foot/minute.
1 lbf*ft/min = 2.14177856082e-05 Btu/s. To convert pound-foot/minute to Btu (IT)/second, multiply the value by 2.14177856082e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/s = 46690.1676155 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 = 2.14177856082e-05 Btu/s
- 1 Btu/s = 46690.1676155 lbf*ft/min
- 10 lbf*ft/min = 0.000214177856082 Btu/s
- 100 lbf*ft/min = 0.00214177856082 Btu/s
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Btu (It)/second
1 lbf*ft/min = 2.14177856082216e-05 Btu/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to Btu/s:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 2.14177856082216e-05 Btu/s = 0.000321266784123324 Btu/s
Pound-Foot/minute to Btu (It)/second Conversion Table
| pound-foot/minute | Btu (IT)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/min | 2.14177856082e-05 Btu/s |
| 2 lbf*ft/min | 4.28355712164e-05 Btu/s |
| 3 lbf*ft/min | 6.42533568247e-05 Btu/s |
| 5 lbf*ft/min | 0.000107088928041 Btu/s |
| 10 lbf*ft/min | 0.000214177856082 Btu/s |
| 20 lbf*ft/min | 0.000428355712164 Btu/s |
| 50 lbf*ft/min | 0.00107088928041 Btu/s |
| 100 lbf*ft/min | 0.00214177856082 Btu/s |
| 500 lbf*ft/min | 0.0107088928041 Btu/s |
| 1000 lbf*ft/min | 0.0214177856082 Btu/s |
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)/second
Btu per second (Btu/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one British thermal unit (Btu) is transferred or converted every second.
History/Origin
The Btu (British thermal unit) has been used historically to measure energy, especially in heating and cooling industries. The use of Btu per second as a power unit emerged to quantify energy transfer rates in engineering and scientific contexts, aligning with the broader adoption of the Btu in energy measurement.
Current Use
Btu/s is used primarily in engineering and energy industries to specify power levels, such as in heating, cooling, and energy transfer systems, although it is less common than SI units like watts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/minute in Btu (IT)/second?
1 pound-foot/minute (lbf*ft/min) = 2.14177856082e-05 Btu (IT)/second (Btu/s).
How do you convert pound-foot/minute to Btu (IT)/second?
Multiply the pound-foot/minute value by 2.14177856082e-05. For example, 25 lbf*ft/min × 2.14177856082e-05 = 0.000535444640206 Btu/s.
What is 10 pound-foot/minute in Btu (IT)/second?
10 lbf*ft/min = 0.000214177856082 Btu/s.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/minute or the Btu (IT)/second?
The Btu (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/min equals only 2.14177856082e-05 Btu/s.