Convert pound-foot/minute to calorie (th)/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to calorie (th)/second [cal(th)/s], or Convert calorie (th)/second to pound-foot/minute.
1 lbf*ft/min = 5.40080305927e-06 cal(th)/s. To convert pound-foot/minute to calorie (th)/second, multiply the value by 5.40080305927e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cal(th)/s = 185157.649525 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 = 5.40080305927e-06 cal(th)/s
- 1 cal(th)/s = 185157.649525 lbf*ft/min
- 10 lbf*ft/min = 5.40080305927e-05 cal(th)/s
- 100 lbf*ft/min = 0.000540080305927 cal(th)/s
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Calorie (Th)/second
1 lbf*ft/min = 5.40080305927342e-06 cal(th)/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to cal(th)/s:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 5.40080305927342e-06 cal(th)/s = 8.10120458891013e-05 cal(th)/s
Pound-Foot/minute to Calorie (Th)/second Conversion Table
| pound-foot/minute | calorie (th)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/min | 5.40080305927e-06 cal(th)/s |
| 2 lbf*ft/min | 1.08016061185e-05 cal(th)/s |
| 3 lbf*ft/min | 1.62024091778e-05 cal(th)/s |
| 5 lbf*ft/min | 2.70040152964e-05 cal(th)/s |
| 10 lbf*ft/min | 5.40080305927e-05 cal(th)/s |
| 20 lbf*ft/min | 0.000108016061185 cal(th)/s |
| 50 lbf*ft/min | 0.000270040152964 cal(th)/s |
| 100 lbf*ft/min | 0.000540080305927 cal(th)/s |
| 500 lbf*ft/min | 0.00270040152964 cal(th)/s |
| 1000 lbf*ft/min | 0.00540080305927 cal(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.
Calorie (Th)/second
Calorie (th)/second (cal(th)/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which thermal calories are transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The calorie (th), or thermochemical calorie, was historically used to quantify energy in thermodynamics and nutrition. Its use in power measurement, such as cal(th)/s, emerged in scientific contexts to express thermal energy transfer rates before the adoption of the watt as the standard SI unit.
Current Use
Today, cal(th)/s is rarely used in scientific practice, having been largely replaced by watts (W). It may still appear in specialized fields or historical references related to thermal energy transfer rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/minute in calorie (th)/second?
1 pound-foot/minute (lbf*ft/min) = 5.40080305927e-06 calorie (th)/second (cal(th)/s).
How do you convert pound-foot/minute to calorie (th)/second?
Multiply the pound-foot/minute value by 5.40080305927e-06. For example, 25 lbf*ft/min × 5.40080305927e-06 = 0.000135020076482 cal(th)/s.
What is 10 pound-foot/minute in calorie (th)/second?
10 lbf*ft/min = 5.40080305927e-05 cal(th)/s.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/minute or the calorie (th)/second?
The calorie (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/min equals only 5.40080305927e-06 cal(th)/s.