Convert pound-foot/minute to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to pound-foot/minute.
1 lbf*ft/min = 3.02890852136e-05 hp (water). To convert pound-foot/minute to horsepower (water), multiply the value by 3.02890852136e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (water) = 33015.1931941 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 = 3.02890852136e-05 hp (water)
- 1 hp (water) = 33015.1931941 lbf*ft/min
- 10 lbf*ft/min = 0.000302890852136 hp (water)
- 100 lbf*ft/min = 0.00302890852136 hp (water)
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Horsepower (Water)
1 lbf*ft/min = 3.02890852135869e-05 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to hp (water):
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 3.02890852135869e-05 hp (water) = 0.000454336278203803 hp (water)
Pound-Foot/minute to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
| pound-foot/minute | horsepower (water) |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/min | 3.02890852136e-05 hp (water) |
| 2 lbf*ft/min | 6.05781704272e-05 hp (water) |
| 3 lbf*ft/min | 9.08672556408e-05 hp (water) |
| 5 lbf*ft/min | 0.000151445426068 hp (water) |
| 10 lbf*ft/min | 0.000302890852136 hp (water) |
| 20 lbf*ft/min | 0.000605781704272 hp (water) |
| 50 lbf*ft/min | 0.00151445426068 hp (water) |
| 100 lbf*ft/min | 0.00302890852136 hp (water) |
| 500 lbf*ft/min | 0.0151445426068 hp (water) |
| 1000 lbf*ft/min | 0.0302890852136 hp (water) |
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.
Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/minute in horsepower (water)?
1 pound-foot/minute (lbf*ft/min) = 3.02890852136e-05 horsepower (water) (hp (water)).
How do you convert pound-foot/minute to horsepower (water)?
Multiply the pound-foot/minute value by 3.02890852136e-05. For example, 25 lbf*ft/min × 3.02890852136e-05 = 0.00075722713034 hp (water).
What is 10 pound-foot/minute in horsepower (water)?
10 lbf*ft/min = 0.000302890852136 hp (water).
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/minute or the horsepower (water)?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/min equals only 3.02890852136e-05 hp (water).