Convert pound-foot/minute to Btu (th)/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s], or Convert Btu (th)/second to pound-foot/minute.
1 lbf*ft/min = 2.14321240575e-05 Btu(th)/s. To convert pound-foot/minute to Btu (th)/second, multiply the value by 2.14321240575e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu(th)/s = 46658.9311129 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 = 2.14321240575e-05 Btu(th)/s
- 1 Btu(th)/s = 46658.9311129 lbf*ft/min
- 10 lbf*ft/min = 0.000214321240575 Btu(th)/s
- 100 lbf*ft/min = 0.00214321240575 Btu(th)/s
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Btu (Th)/second
1 lbf*ft/min = 2.14321240574762e-05 Btu(th)/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to Btu(th)/s:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 2.14321240574762e-05 Btu(th)/s = 0.000321481860862143 Btu(th)/s
Pound-Foot/minute to Btu (Th)/second Conversion Table
| pound-foot/minute | Btu (th)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/min | 2.14321240575e-05 Btu(th)/s |
| 2 lbf*ft/min | 4.2864248115e-05 Btu(th)/s |
| 3 lbf*ft/min | 6.42963721724e-05 Btu(th)/s |
| 5 lbf*ft/min | 0.000107160620287 Btu(th)/s |
| 10 lbf*ft/min | 0.000214321240575 Btu(th)/s |
| 20 lbf*ft/min | 0.00042864248115 Btu(th)/s |
| 50 lbf*ft/min | 0.00107160620287 Btu(th)/s |
| 100 lbf*ft/min | 0.00214321240575 Btu(th)/s |
| 500 lbf*ft/min | 0.0107160620287 Btu(th)/s |
| 1000 lbf*ft/min | 0.0214321240575 Btu(th)/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 (Th)/second
Btu (th)/second is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically one British thermal unit (th) per second.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (th) has been used historically in the United States for measuring heat energy, and its use in power units like Btu (th)/s dates back to traditional energy and heat transfer calculations in engineering and thermodynamics.
Current Use
Btu (th)/second is primarily used in the United States for industrial and engineering applications involving heat transfer rates, although it is less common compared to SI units like watts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/minute in Btu (th)/second?
1 pound-foot/minute (lbf*ft/min) = 2.14321240575e-05 Btu (th)/second (Btu(th)/s).
How do you convert pound-foot/minute to Btu (th)/second?
Multiply the pound-foot/minute value by 2.14321240575e-05. For example, 25 lbf*ft/min × 2.14321240575e-05 = 0.000535803101437 Btu(th)/s.
What is 10 pound-foot/minute in Btu (th)/second?
10 lbf*ft/min = 0.000214321240575 Btu(th)/s.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/minute or the Btu (th)/second?
The Btu (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/min equals only 2.14321240575e-05 Btu(th)/s.